West Berkshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Winterbourne, West Berkshire
Any pre-2000 building in Winterbourne may contain asbestos. We offer removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Landlord refurbishments
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
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Landlords, managing agents and employers
If your business premises in Winterbourne were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
About our artex removal in Winterbourne
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, across Winterbourne. Typical jobs include coatings already disturbed and extensions that cut into ceilings, including Artex ceilings, swirl patterns and coated plasterboard.
In a village like Winterbourne, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so you know where you stand.
- Location
- Winterbourne (RG20, RG14)
- County
- West Berkshire
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about Artex removal in Winterbourne
Do you work near Newbury station?
Yes, we cover Winterbourne and the area towards Newbury station, about 3.4 miles south.
Is the Artex in my Winterbourne home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Either can work: the right choice depends on the room. We’ll recommend one for each room.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Typical Artex jobs in Winterbourne
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some included a little chrysotile.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Textured walls before a refit
A school like Mary Hare School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
What to look for in a quote
- How fibres will be kept down
- Whether VAT is included
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- Any exclusions
What happens next
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Each different coating needs testing
- Empty the rooms in advance
Things not to do
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Options to consider in Winterbourne
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What you get
- Domestic and commercial work
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- No removal until we know what it is
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Read how we price jobs and our cost guide.
How we work
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Get a quote
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Related guides
The scope of Artex removal
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- We need the room cleared
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Places near Winterbourne
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Artex in Winterbourne homes
Winterbourne is about 3 miles north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Winterbourne is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We work in all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 16 miles away.
If you are refurbishing flats near Newbury station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. If your home is one of the older properties in Winterbourne, near Church of St James or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Parts of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape are within about 8 miles of Winterbourne; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
For Artex jobs in RG20 and RG14, just send the postcode and a few photos. Other places close to Winterbourne we cover include North Heath (2 miles north), Boxford (2 miles west), Chieveley (2 miles north-east), Donnington (2 miles south) and Downend (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (3 miles south), Thatcham (5 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (13 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south), Hungerford (8 miles west) and Calcot (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.1 miles south) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Winterbourne includes Snelsmore Common.
- Nearby schools include Trinity School (2.5 miles south-east)
DIY and asbestos
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note