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Artex Removal in Appleford-on-Thames
Artex removal in Appleford-on-Thames: textured coating testing and removal. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings before skimming
- Loft conversions and extensions
Artex removal for Appleford-on-Thames
What happens
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
How to prepare
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Clear the way to the work area
- Let us know where we can park
Get a quote
Each job is priced individually. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
Artex removal for Appleford-on-Thames properties
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. A small sample tells you which you have, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. From textured walls before a refit and ceilings before plastering, we cover stipple finishes, coated plasterboard and textured walls.
In areas like Appleford-on-Thames, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Location
- Appleford-on-Thames (OX14)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Options to consider in Appleford-on-Thames
A test before removal can save money: a clear result means normal methods. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
How we work in Appleford-on-Thames
- No removal until we know what it is
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Clear advice on your options
- Waste paperwork for every removal
Read how we quote or published price ranges.
Questions from Appleford-on-Thames
Is the Artex in my Appleford-on-Thames home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you work near Appleford station?
Yes, we cover Appleford-on-Thames, including the streets around Appleford station.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We will give you dates when we quote.
Can I stay at home while you work?
Typically you can use other rooms: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Do you work in Appleford-on-Thames?
Yes. We cover Appleford-on-Thames and the surrounding area as part of Oxfordshire. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is generally needed.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
What it might be made of
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Afterwards
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- File the test result and waste note
Things not to do
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
For businesses and landlords in Appleford-on-Thames
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Textured ceilings in Appleford-on-Thames
Appleford-on-Thames is about 2 miles north of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Appleford-on-Thames is within our Oxfordshire area, whatever the size of the job. Appleford-on-Thames is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 8 miles away.
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Appleford station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. A school like Didcot Girls' School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of OX14 and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Chambrai Close, Church Street and Main Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Neighbouring places we cover include Long Wittenham (1 mile east), Culham (1 mile north-west), Sutton Courtenay (2 miles west), Clifton Hampden (2 miles north-east) and Didcot (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Oxford (8 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles north-west), Witney (15 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north-east), Wantage (8 miles south-west) and Grove (8 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Pendon Museum (1 mile east) and FitzHarris Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Mowbray Fields and Wittenham Clumps.
- Local pubs include Carpenters Arms (under half a mile south-east)
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What affects the price in Appleford-on-Thames
Our quotes take into account:
- The type of material and its condition
- The survey scope
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Location, parking and any London charges
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- An idea of size
- Labels, if any
- An overall view
- Where we could park
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
DIY and asbestos
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Why people call us in Appleford-on-Thames
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, so they may start to flake.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Landlord refurbishments
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Coatings already disturbed
In older homes in Appleford-on-Thames, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Before booking anyone
- What is not included
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site