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Artex Removal for Wickham Heath
Looking for Artex removal in Wickham Heath? We cover Wickham Heath and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Landlord refurbishments
Artex removal for Wickham Heath
How artex removal works in Wickham Heath
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Wickham Heath. Typical materials include stipple finishes, coated plasterboard and textured walls, and people normally contact us about coatings scraped during DIY and ceilings before plastering.
Village homes like those in Wickham Heath have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Where
- Wickham Heath (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Options to consider in Wickham Heath
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Why us?
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Accredited laboratory results
Take a look at how we quote or our cost guide.
Wickham Heath: your questions answered
Do you work near Kintbury station?
Yes. Kintbury station is about 2.7 miles south-west of Wickham Heath, and we cover both.
Is asbestos common in Wickham Heath homes?
If your home in Wickham Heath was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can I just skim over it?
It’s an option for an intact coating: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll explain the options.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Afterwards
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
Some practical advice:
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Test every different coating
- Send photos of the coatings
- File the test result and waste note
Don’ts
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Doing it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
The scope of Artex removal
A few things to be aware of:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
Nearby places to Wickham Heath
What else we do in Wickham Heath
How it works
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there’s no confusion.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Let us know where we can park
Get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Related guides
What it costs
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Sending photos
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- The access route
- A picture of the whole area
- Approximate dimensions
- Labels, if any
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
Artex in Wickham Heath homes
Wickham Heath is about 4 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. In Wickham Heath, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We work in all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 18 miles away.
For rented flats close to Kintbury station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Non-domestic buildings like Stockcross C.E. School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Anywhere in RG20, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover Stockcross (1 mile south-east), Boxford (1 mile north-east), Marsh Benham (2 miles south), Bagnor (2 miles south-east) and Winterbourne (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (4 miles south-east), Thatcham (6 miles east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-east), Hungerford (5 miles west) and Calcot (15 miles east).
A little further out are British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.5 miles south-east) and Hamstead Marshall 3 (1.9 miles south). The countryside around Wickham Heath includes Sole Common Pond.
- Local pubs include The Bell pub (0.9 miles north)
What we deal with in Wickham Heath
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Older homes across Wickham Heath may have coatings added during past renovations.
Before you book anyone
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Any exclusions
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site