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Asbestos Artex Removal in Aston, Oxfordshire
Need Artex removal in Aston? We work across Aston and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings already disturbed
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Need Artex removal in Aston?
How artex removal works in Aston
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry. People often contact us about walls before tiling and loft conversions, including stipple finishes, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard.
In areas like Aston, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Where
- Aston (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
Our team wears protective equipment, and keep the room closed while we work. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Dig out previous surveys
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
How to get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
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How we price Artex removal
What drives the price:
- Access to the area
- Travel and parking
- What the material is and its state
- The number of samples or the size of the building
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Photos that help
Photo tips:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Approximate dimensions
- Visible markings
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Textured ceilings in Aston
Aston is about 2 miles north-east of Henley-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Aston is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire. We work right across the region, from Aston to Reading (about 8 miles away).
For rented flats close to Henley-On-Thames station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Aston is within about 8 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
For Artex jobs in RG9, just send the postcode and a few photos. Streets in the area include Remenham Lane and Aston Ferry Lane, and Artex removal is available on all of them. If your property is just outside Aston, we also cover Mill End (1 mile north), Remenham Hill (1 mile south), Remenham (1 mile west), Medmenham (1 mile east) and Bockmer End (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Thame (14 miles north), Benson (11 miles north-west), Chinnor (10 miles north), Tilehurst (9 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles west) and Little Heath (10 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Marlow Community Hospital (4.6 miles east) and Frazer Nash Archives (1.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Aston include Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
- Pubs nearby include Flower Pot Hotel (less than half a mile north-west)
Aston: your questions answered
Is the Artex in my Aston home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Can I just skim over it?
It’s an option for an intact coating: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Don’t sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
The scope of Artex removal
We are upfront about what’s included:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Other materials may need their own approach
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
What we deal with
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
Responsibilities for owners
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Aston must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
If your business premises in Aston were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Looking after things afterwards
The surface is left ready for making good.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- File the test result and waste note
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Give us room sizes
What to avoid
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Choosing the right option
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Test first. A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
What you get
- No removal until we know what it is
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Domestic and commercial work
See how we quote and our cost guide.
Should you do it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Aston
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Structural work through coated ceilings
If your home is one of the older properties in Aston, near Church of St Nicholas or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Before booking anyone
- What category of work it is
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note