Reading · England
Asbestos removal and surveys in RG2
We cover every part of the RG2 postcode district, which takes in Shinfield, Arborfield Garrison and Whitley Wood. We survey, test and remove asbestos, with written paperwork.
Asbestos removal in RG2
Places in RG2
- Shinfield
- Arborfield Garrison
- Whitley Wood
- Whitley
- Green Park
- Arborfield Cross
- Arborfield
- Earley
- Spencers Wood
- Coley Park
Asbestos services in RG2
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
How artex removal works in RG2
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. Testing a sample tells you, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. Typical materials include Artex ceilings, coated plasterboard and stipple finishes, and typical jobs are walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit and coatings damaged by leaks.
We bag and label the waste as we work, for disposal at a permitted site.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- 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
What you will pay
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What you get
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Clear advice on your options
- Across London and the South East
- Work done to the regulations
Ask for a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
What’s near Shinfield
Locally, our jobs take us close to Church of St Mary the Virgin, Oakbank and Shinfield Infant and Nursery School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Bell & Bottle pub (less than half a mile south-east), Ryeish Green School (0.7 miles west) and Pearman's Copse (0.8 miles north). Shinfield’s nearest station is Reading Green Park station, roughly 2.6 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.9 miles north-east) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.1 miles north). Open spaces near Shinfield include Longwater and Sonning Hill.
Artex removal in RG2
From Earley, Shinfield and Arborfield Garrison to small villages, homes across RG2 have textured ceilings. Testing comes first, wherever you are.
Shinfield: If you are refurbishing a rental near Reading Green Park station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. If your home is one of the older properties in Shinfield, near Church of St Mary the Virgin or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Doing it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Weighing up your options
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding. Ask about the method and the waste.
What to look for in a quote
- What paperwork you get
- If the price includes VAT
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
For businesses and landlords in RG2
For managing agents and freeholders in RG2, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Worth knowing before you book:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
Materials we deal with
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Questions from RG2
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Either can work: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll recommend one for each room.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note