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Asbestos Artex Removal in Aston Upthorpe, Oxfordshire
Need Artex removal in Aston Upthorpe? We cover Aston Upthorpe and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Artex removal for Aston Upthorpe
How artex removal works in Aston Upthorpe
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, across Aston Upthorpe. We often deal with swirl patterns, coated ceiling roses and stipple finishes, and people generally contact us about coatings scraped during DIY and walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit.
Rural homes near Aston Upthorpe have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Area
- Aston Upthorpe (OX11)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
The process
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Mention any damage before we arrive
How to get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Questions from Aston Upthorpe
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Could my house in Aston Upthorpe contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Aston Upthorpe can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
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, and ask for advice.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. Often you can stay in other rooms.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Doing it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
What happens next
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, with a consignment note.
Going forward:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep pets out of the work area
Things not to do
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Artex in Aston Upthorpe homes
Aston Upthorpe is about 3 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We work across Aston Upthorpe and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We work in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. We work right across the region, from Aston Upthorpe to Oxford (about 12 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like South Moreton Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. If you’re refurbishing flats near Cholsey station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Parts of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape are within about 4 miles of Aston Upthorpe, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Here we cover the OX11 postcode area. From Lower Ham Yard, Alisons Lane and Moreton Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. We also carry out Artex jobs in South Moreton (1 mile north), Cholsey (2 miles east), Moulsford (3 miles south-east), Winterbrook (3 miles east) and South Stoke (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Oxford (12 miles north), Didcot (3 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles north-east), Wantage (10 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Brightwell Castle (3.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Churn Hill and Mowbray Fields.
- Nearby, you will find The Chequers Inn Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Typical Artex jobs in Aston Upthorpe
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, which can make them crumble.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Structural work through coated ceilings
In older homes in Aston Upthorpe, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Whether VAT is included
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- How much waste there is
- What the material is and its state
- Parking and access charges
- How much there is
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Sending photos
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Cracks or breaks
- Approximate dimensions
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Where we could park
Each job is priced individually. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
For landlords, agents and businesses
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Options to consider in Aston Upthorpe
A low price may mean shortcuts, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why us?
- Clear written quotes
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Across London and the South East
- Reports and results you can share
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site