West Berkshire · England
Artex Removal for West Ilsley
Artex removal across West Ilsley, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings damaged by leaks
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Artex removal for West Ilsley properties
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. A small sample tells you which you have, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. Common materials are swirl patterns, coated ceiling roses and stipple finishes, and people typically contact us about ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and coatings damaged by DIY.
Rural homes near West Ilsley have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- West Ilsley (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials, one by one
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Common questions in West Ilsley
Do you come out to small villages like West Ilsley?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Is asbestos common in West Ilsley homes?
If your home in West Ilsley was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Can I just skim over it?
It’s an option for an intact coating: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Don’t sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both are options: the right choice depends on the room. We’ll advise room by room.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
DIY and asbestos
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.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Looking after things afterwards
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Send photos of the coatings
Avoid these
Test before the builders arrive.
Test before the builders arrive.
Why people call us in West Ilsley
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling isn’t automatically asbestos.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Landlord refurbishments
- Loft conversions
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
In older homes in West Ilsley, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
What your quote should include
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- How fibres will be kept down
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
Artex removal around West Ilsley
West Ilsley is about 6 miles south-west of Didcot, in West Berkshire. Properties in West Ilsley range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. West Ilsley is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 15 miles away.
West Ilsley is within about 4 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Here we cover the RG20 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Your property could be on Bury Lane and Churchway, wherever it is in West Ilsley. Nearby, we also cover Catmore (2 miles south-west), Stanmore (2 miles south), Farnborough (3 miles west), Brightwalton (4 miles south-west) and Brightwalton Green (4 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (10 miles south), Thatcham (10 miles south), Burghfield Common (15 miles south-east), Speenhamland (9 miles south), Hungerford (12 miles south-west) and Calcot (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Atlas Computer Laboratory (2.4 miles north). Within reach you will find Mowbray Fields and Churn Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Harrow pub (under half a mile west)
What’s included, and what isn’t
What’s in and what’s out:
- We need the room cleared
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Your options compared
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why choose us
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Clear advice on your options
- Across London and the South East
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Parking and access charges
- The survey scope
- The quantity or area
- How much waste there is
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- The parking area
- A rough size or measurement
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Visible markings
Every job is quoted in writing. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
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What happens
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces and bagged or wrapped. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Let us know where we can park
- Clear the way to the work area
Get a quote
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Read more
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site