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Artex Removal for Whitley
Buildings in Whitley built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Walls before tiling
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Artex removal near Whitley
Artex removal in Whitley
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry. People often contact us about damaged or cracked coatings and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed, including Artex ceilings, swirl patterns and coated ceiling roses.
Homes in towns and villages like Whitley may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so each type needs testing. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need.
- Where
- Whitley (RG2, RG1, RG19)
- Region
- Reading
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How we work
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- 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
How to prepare
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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Questions from Whitley
Do older homes in Whitley have asbestos?
Any home in Whitley built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is the Artex in my Whitley home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Your options compared
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why us?
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Reports and results you can share
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Clear advice on your options
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Materials we deal with
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- Parking and access charges
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How easy it is to reach
- What the material is and its state
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- Visible markings
- Damaged areas
- An overall view
- The parking area
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Why people call us in Whitley
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, which can make them crumble.
In older properties, we often see:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
For a school such as John Madejski Academy, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Comparing quotes
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- The method and controls
- Which areas and materials are covered
Artex in Whitley homes
Whitley is about 1 mile west of Earley, in Reading. We cover Whitley as part of Reading, whatever the size of the job. Whitley is one of 34 places in Reading where we work.
For rented flats close to Reading Green Park station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. In older homes in Whitley, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Anywhere in RG2, RG1 and RG19, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your property could be on Litton Road, Totnes Road and Winton Road. Neighbouring places we cover include Whitley Wood (1 mile south), Earley (1 mile east), Green Park (1 mile west), Great Lea Common (1 mile south-west) and Reading (2 miles north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Caversham (3 miles north), Norcot (4 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (4 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (4 miles north) and Horncastle (3 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.6 miles north) and The Oracle (1.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School (under half a mile north-west) and Crosfields School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include World Turned Upside Down pub (under half a mile west)
- Other local spots include University of Reading library (1.1 miles north-east)
Should you do it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
For businesses and landlords in Whitley
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
What we do and do not cover
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other materials may need their own approach
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
Towns and villages near Whitley
Other services in Whitley
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site