West Berkshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Weston, West Berkshire
Artex removal for properties in Weston and West Berkshire: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Flaking textured ceilings
Asbestos help in Weston
Artex removal for Weston properties
If your renovation in Weston involves textured ceilings, test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. From extensions that cut into ceilings and ceilings before downlights go in, we cover coated plasterboard, coated ceiling roses and swirl patterns.
Rural homes near Weston have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Where
- Weston (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
What drives the price:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The quantity or area
- How much waste there is
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A clear close-up
- An idea of size
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
What else we do in Weston
Textured ceilings in Weston
Weston is about 6 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. In Weston, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We cover 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 19 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Weston, near St Thomas' Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Parts of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Weston; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
For Artex jobs in RG20, just send the postcode and a few photos. If your property is just outside Weston, we also cover East Shefford (1 mile north-west), Great Shefford (1 mile north-west), Wickham (1 mile south), Easton (2 miles south-east) and Shefford Woodlands (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (6 miles south-east), Thatcham (8 miles south-east), Speenhamland (6 miles south-east), Hungerford (5 miles south-west), Lambourn (5 miles north-west) and Shaw (6 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Hamstead Marshall 3 (4.7 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Sole Common Pond.
How we work
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. We will tell you when we’ve finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking and access
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
How to get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
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What we deal with in Weston
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
These come up again and again:
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Coatings damaged by DIY
For rented flats close to Kintbury station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
Your questions about Artex removal in Weston
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you work near Kintbury station?
Yes. Kintbury station is about 4.3 miles south of Weston, and we cover both.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. Often you can stay in other rooms.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
Duty holders and landlords in Weston
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Weston must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Looking after things afterwards
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Some practical advice:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Keep pets away
- Test every different coating
- Plan around the closed rooms
Things not to do
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Limits to be aware of
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and doesn’t cover:
- We need the room cleared
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
What we deal with
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Can I do it myself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Which option is right?
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Why people choose us
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Reports and results you can share
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site