Artex Removal

Reading Artex removal

Artex removal in Reading without the hassle. Quotes are free and there is no obligation.

  • Covering Lower Earley, Caversham and all of Reading
  • Fast replies, usually the same day
  • One fixed price, agreed up front
  • Experienced, local teams

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Service
Artex removal
Location
Reading, Berkshire (South East)
Postcodes
RG1, RG2, RG4, RG5, RG6, RG30, RG31
Areas
Lower Earley, Caversham, Earley, Tilehurst, Whitley, Southcote
Typical cost
Skimming over Artex on a typical bedroom ceiling usually costs £300 to £550. Asbestos sample testing is usually £30 to £80 per sample. Full removal is usually £25 to £45 per square metre for non-asbestos coatings.
Quotes
Free and fixed-price, usually the same day

Artex removal across Reading and Berkshire

Reading is a large Thames Valley town and major commercial centre with a strong technology and services economy, a university and a busy rail hub. We know the area well: we provide Artex removal for homeowners, landlords, letting agents and property developers across Reading, including Lower Earley, Caversham and Earley.

Start to finish, we keep Artex removal in Reading simple: one point of contact, one fixed price and a team that turns up when agreed.

Our Reading jobs cover Victorian terraces, inter-war semis and city-centre apartments. Each one is a little different, so every quote is based on your details.

With a mix of period cottages, 1930s semis, new-build estates and busy commuter-town commercial premises, Berkshire has plenty of properties where textured ceilings are still in place, so the work is routine for us.

Many semis and terraces in Reading still have their original swirl ceilings in the hall, landing and main bedroom.

Reading Artex removal: common questions

Can you come out to Lower Earley and other parts of Reading?

Yes, we do. Our service covers all of Reading, including Lower Earley, Caversham, Earley, Tilehurst, Whitley and Southcote, as well as Wokingham, Henley-on-Thames, Bracknell and Maidenhead.

Which Reading postcodes do you cover?

We cover all Reading postcodes, including RG1, RG2, RG4, RG5, RG6, RG30 and RG31. If you are on the edge of Reading, let us know your postcode and we will check.

How much should I expect to pay for Artex removal in Reading?

Every job is different. Your price come down to the scope of the work and access and timing, so send your details for an exact fixed price. Our cost guide gives typical UK prices.

How fast can you get to Reading?

We aim to reply to Reading enquiries the same day, and most jobs can be booked in within one to two weeks. If it is urgent, say so and we will try to fit you in sooner.

When can I paint the ceiling?

New plaster usually needs between three and seven days to dry, depending on the weather and ventilation. Once it has turned an even pale pink, apply a watered-down mist coat first, then your normal emulsion.

Covering all of Reading

Wherever you are, from Lower Earley, Caversham, Earley or Tilehurst, we cover it.

Any postcode starting with RG1 or RG2 or RG4 or RG5, we can help.

Reading sits on the M4, A33 and A4, so it is straightforward to get there on time.

Plenty of our Reading jobs are near The Oracle, as well as residential parts of Tilehurst and Whitley.

To give you an idea, the nearest main station is Reading station.

  • Lower Earley
  • Caversham
  • Earley
  • Tilehurst
  • Whitley
  • Southcote
  • Woodley
  • Emmer Green
  • Calcot
  • Coley
  • Katesgrove

Postcodes:

  • RG1
  • RG2
  • RG4
  • RG5
  • RG6
  • RG30
  • RG31

What we can do in Reading

Whatever the job in Reading, we can help with:

See everything we offer or read our cost guide.

Planning your job in Reading

We are happy to work around whoever is on site in Reading. Tell us the best days and times and we will plan the visit around that.

Booking Artex removal in Reading is simple: send your details, get a fixed price, choose a date, and we do the work.

What you can expect in Reading

Because we work across Berkshire every week, we can usually fit Reading jobs in quickly and plan the work around your schedule.

  • Safety first
  • Smooth, flat finish
  • Clean and tidy

Before you book: a quick Reading checklist

  • Decide whether you want a skim over, overboarding or full removal
  • Get a written quote that lists testing, preparation, plastering, repairs and waste
  • Check how the contractor will deal with deep peaks without sanding
  • Arrange for light fittings to be isolated and removed by an electrician if needed
  • Clear small items and move furniture before the plasterer arrives

New to this? Our glossary explains the jargon, and our guides cover costs and what to expect.

Also covering near Reading

We also cover the areas around Reading, including:

See all Artex removal locations in South East or every area we cover.

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From the blog: Can you paint over Artex? Best paint, rollers and technique. Drilling into Artex: fitting downlights, alarms and fixings safely.

Further reading: DIY Artex removal vs hiring a professional. Overboarding vs skimming over Artex.

Last updated 6 November 2026