Buckinghamshire · England
Artex Removal for Askett
Any pre-2000 building in Askett may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Textured walls before a refit
Need Artex removal in Askett?
How artex removal works in Askett
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. Typical materials include Artex ceilings, coated ceiling roses and stipple finishes, and typical jobs are coatings damaged by DIY and damaged or cracked coatings.
Rural homes near Askett have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Location
- Askett (HP27)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Artex removal around Askett
Askett is about 5 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. In Askett, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We work in all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Askett to Oxford (about 18 miles away).
Older homes across Askett may have coatings added during past renovations. Non-domestic buildings like Monks Risborough CofE Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. Parts of the Chilterns National Landscape are within about 4 miles of Askett, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We carry out Artex jobs all over HP27. Your property could be on Askett Village Lane, Old Manor Close and Askett Lane, wherever it is in Askett. If your property is just outside Askett, we also cover Monks Risborough (1 mile south-west), Lower Cadsden (1 mile south-east), Whiteleaf (1 mile south-east), Great Kimble (1 mile north-east) and Meadle (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Aylesbury (5 miles north), High Wycombe (8 miles south), Chesham (9 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south), Amersham (10 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Stoke Mandeville Hospital (4.1 miles north) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (0.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Askett include Princes Risborough School (1.4 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Three Crowns pub (less than half a mile east)
Step by step
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. We’ll tell you when we have finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Make sure we can get to the area
Get a quote
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will advise.
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Askett: your questions answered
Do older homes in Askett have asbestos?
Any home in Askett built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do textured ceilings in Askett homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Send us the details of the premises.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll advise for each room.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. We’ll give you dates when we quote.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Askett, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
If you manage or own a block in Askett, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Weighing up your options
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Always test first. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why people choose us
- No removal until we know what it is
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Covering London and the South East
Read our prices page and our cost guide.
Looking after things afterwards
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
A few practical points:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Test every different coating
- Plan around the closed rooms
Things not to do
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Good to know
Worth knowing before you book:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials in Askett
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
Can I do it myself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Askett
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, which can make them crumble.
In older properties, we often see:
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings coming down
If you are refurbishing a rental near Monks Risborough station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Questions to ask before you book
- The documents you’ll receive
- Which areas and materials are covered
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
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Materials we deal with
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
- 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