West Berkshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Upper Lambourn, West Berkshire
Artex removal in Upper Lambourn: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Walls before tiling
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Get a quote for Upper Lambourn
What we deal with in Upper Lambourn
Many trades want a test result first.
Typical jobs in Upper Lambourn include:
- Walls before tiling
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Flaking textured ceilings
Before you book anyone
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Suitable insurance for the work
- The documents you will receive
Artex removal in Upper Lambourn
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. A small sample tells you which you have, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. We often deal with swirl patterns, stipple finishes and textured walls, and typical jobs are walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit and coatings damaged by DIY.
Village homes like those in Upper Lambourn have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Area
- Upper Lambourn (RG17)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The scope of Artex removal
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
Should you do it yourself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Artex removal around Upper Lambourn
Upper Lambourn is about 7 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. We work across Upper Lambourn and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Upper Lambourn is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 21 miles away.
Parts of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape are within about 2 miles of Upper Lambourn; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the RG17 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a property on High Street and Maddle Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Upper Lambourn. We also carry out Artex jobs in Lambourn (1 mile south-east), Sheepdrove (2 miles east), Woolstone (5 miles north), Kingston Lisle (5 miles north) and Westcot (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Newbury (13 miles south-east), Thatcham (15 miles south-east), Speenhamland (13 miles south-east), Hungerford (8 miles south), Shaw (13 miles south-east) and Wash Common (14 miles south-east).
Within reach you’ll find Seven Barrows and Rams Hill.
- Local pubs include The Malt Shovel pub (0.6 miles south-east)
Towns and villages near Upper Lambourn
What else we do in Upper Lambourn
Upper Lambourn questions
Do textured ceilings in Upper Lambourn homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Is asbestos common in Upper Lambourn homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Upper Lambourn can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
You can, if it’s intact: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Don’t sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Step by step
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking and access
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Move things out of the way carefully
How to get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
After we have finished in Upper Lambourn
The surface is left ready for making good.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- File the test result and waste note
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Send photos of the coatings
- Give us room sizes
What to avoid
Test before the builders arrive.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
For businesses and landlords in Upper Lambourn
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
If you run a business from older premises in Upper Lambourn, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
What affects the price in Upper Lambourn
We base our quote on:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The category of work
- The quantity or area
- How much waste there is
Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- The parking area
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Visible markings
- How we’d reach it
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site