West Berkshire · England
Artex Removal in Upper Green
Artex removal for Upper Green: Artex removal, with testing first. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings before plastering
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
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Artex removal near Upper Green
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through. Typical materials include textured walls, Artex ceilings and swirl patterns, and people typically contact us about coatings damaged by leaks and ceilings coming down.
Rural homes near Upper Green have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Where
- Upper Green (RG17)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Upper Green questions
Do you work near Kintbury station?
Yes. Kintbury station is about 2.6 miles north-east of Upper Green, and we cover both.
Do you come out to small villages like Upper Green?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
It’s an option for an intact coating: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Don’t sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
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Options to consider in Upper Green
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
How we work in Upper Green
- Work done to the regulations
- Clear written quotes
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Accredited laboratory results
Read our prices page or published price ranges.
How we price Artex removal
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- Parking and access charges
- How much waste there is
- Material and condition
- Access to the area
Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Sending photos
Photos often save us a visit:
- How we’d reach it
- Visible markings
- Cracks or breaks
- A wide shot showing where the material is
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
The process
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked before the seals come down. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Ask for a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Looking after things afterwards
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
After we’ve finished:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Test every different coating
Avoid these
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Test before the builders arrive.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Upper Green must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Upper Green properties and textured coatings
Upper Green is about 7 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in Upper Green, just send the postcode, and we will quote. Upper Green is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Upper Green to Reading (about 22 miles away).
In older homes in Upper Green, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. If you are refurbishing flats near Kintbury station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
We cover Artex jobs across the RG17 postcode area. For properties just outside Upper Green, we cover Inkpen (1 mile north), Inkpen Common (1 mile north-east), Hell Corner (1 mile north-east), Lower Green (1 mile north-west) and Kintbury (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Newbury (7 miles east), Thatcham (9 miles east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-east), Hungerford (4 miles north-west), Lambourn (10 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
- Local pubs include Crown and Garter pub (0.6 miles north-east)
Should you do it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Why people call us in Upper Green
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so testing is the only way to know.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Ceilings before plastering
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Loft conversions and extensions
Non-domestic buildings like Inkpen Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Questions to ask before booking
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- The method and controls
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site