Reading · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in West Reading, Reading
Worried about asbestos in West Reading? We provide removal of textured ceilings and walls, explained in plain English.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings already disturbed
- Flaking textured ceilings
Artex removal in West Reading
Artex removal for West Reading properties
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, which is why testing first matters in West Reading. From loft conversions and extensions and flaking textured ceilings, we cover swirl patterns, stipple finishes and coated plasterboard and more.
In West Reading, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so each type needs testing. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Where
- West Reading (RG30, RG1, RG31)
- Region
- Reading
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Artex in West Reading homes
West Reading is about 1 mile north-west of Reading, in Reading. Homes, landlords and businesses in West Reading contact us for Artex jobs. West Reading is one of 34 places in Reading we cover.
For rented flats close to Reading West station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. In older homes in West Reading, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Here we cover the RG30, RG1 and RG31 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Whether your property is on Lundy Lane, Wilson Road and Wilton Road or a nearby road, we can help. You’ll find West Reading on the A4, which makes it simple to get to. For properties just outside West Reading, we cover Coley Park (1 mile south-east), Reading (1 mile south-east), Caversham Heights (2 miles north), Lower Caversham (2 miles north-east) and Green Park (2 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles south-east), Sonning Common (4 miles north), Caversham Park Village (3 miles north-east) and Sonning (4 miles east). West Reading is one of the larger places we cover in Reading, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age.
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (under half a mile north) and Broad Street Mall (0.8 miles east). The countryside around West Reading includes Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include The WREN School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Rose And Thistle Public House (under half a mile east)
Step by step
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Before we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Ensure we can get to the area
Getting a price
Each job is priced individually. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
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After the job
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Plan around the closed rooms
Avoid these
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
What we do and do not cover
What’s in and what’s out:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
Doing it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Materials we deal with
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
Your options compared
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
How we work in West Reading
- Across London and the South East
- Clear advice on your options
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
See how we quote and our cost guide.
Where asbestos turns up
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
These come up again and again:
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Landlord refurbishments
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
A school like Battle School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
Questions to ask before booking
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- What paperwork you get
- What isn’t included
How we price Artex removal
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How many samples are needed
- Parking and access charges
Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Sending photos
For a quick quote, include:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- An overall view
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
To get a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Common questions in West Reading
Do you work near Reading West station?
Yes. Reading West station is close to the centre of West Reading, and we cover the whole area.
Do textured ceilings in West Reading homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we will arrange to see it.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is typically needed.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Nearby places to West Reading
Other services in West Reading
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site