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Asbestos Artex Removal in Wickham, West Berkshire
Buildings in Wickham built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer textured coating testing and removal.
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Walls before tiling
- Loft conversions and extensions
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Artex in Wickham homes
Wickham is about 6 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We cover Wickham as part of West Berkshire, whatever the size of the job. We work in 155 places across West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 20 miles away.
A school like Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. For rented flats close to Kintbury station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Parts of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Wickham; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Artex jobs anywhere in RG20 start with the postcode and some photos. Local streets include Welford Road, Baydon Road and Mant Close; we cover every one. If your property is just outside Wickham, we also cover Easton (1 mile east), Weston (1 mile north), Clapton (1 mile south-west), East Shefford (2 miles north) and Shefford Woodlands (2 miles north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Newbury (6 miles south-east), Thatcham (8 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-east), Hungerford (4 miles south-west), Lambourn (6 miles north-west) and Shaw (6 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.4 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Sole Common Pond.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Five Bells pub (within half a mile west)
Artex removal in Wickham
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Wickham, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. From ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and structural work through coated ceilings, we cover Artex ceilings, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses.
In a village like Wickham, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. We only recommend work that is needed.
- Area
- Wickham (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and don’t cover
The usual limits are:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
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Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- What the material is and its state
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Waste quantity and disposal
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Photos that help
What to photograph:
- Street parking nearby
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Labels, if any
- An overall view
Send us the address in Wickham, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
If your business premises in Wickham were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
What happens
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and the room stays closed. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Clear the way to the work area
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
Getting a price
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Wickham questions
Do textured ceilings in Wickham homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
Could my house in Wickham contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Do you work in flats?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
After the job
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, and you get the paperwork.
Keeping things safe:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Each different coating needs testing
- Photos help us quote
Don’ts
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Wickham
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
If your home is one of the older properties in Wickham, near Church of St Swithin or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
What to look for in a quote
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- How fibres will be kept down
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
Choosing the right option
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Why us?
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Reports and results you can share
- Accredited laboratory results
Take a look at how we quote and published price ranges.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note