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Asbestos Artex Removal in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Found something that might be asbestos in Aylesbury? Our service covers testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, with clear advice at each step.
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Flaking textured ceilings
Artex removal near Aylesbury
Aylesbury properties and textured coatings
Aylesbury is about 38 miles north-west of London, in Buckinghamshire. Aylesbury is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Aylesbury is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our area stretches from Aylesbury to Oxford (18 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Aylesbury, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. For a school such as Buckinghamshire UTC, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. Aylesbury is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP21, HP19, HP20 and HP18, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Whether your property is on Market Street, Market Square and High Street or anywhere nearby, we can help. Main roads around Aylesbury include the A41 and A413, so mention parking if the property is on one. We also carry out Artex jobs in California (1 mile south), Queens Park (1 mile east), New Zealand (1 mile north), Walton (1 mile south-east) and Elmhurst (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover High Wycombe (13 miles south), Chesham (11 miles south-east), Buckingham (14 miles north-west), Amersham (13 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (6 miles south) and Haddenham (6 miles south-west). Aylesbury is one of the larger places we cover in Buckinghamshire, with every kind of building, from homes to workplaces.
Nearby you’ll also find Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (within half a mile east) and Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital (less than half a mile north). Within reach you’ll find Coombe Hill.
- Local schools include Bearbrook Combined School (0.5 miles west) and Stocklake Park Community School (0.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Derby Arms Public House (within half a mile north)
Artex removal near Aylesbury
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. Typical materials include coated plasterboard, Artex ceilings and coated ceiling roses, and people normally contact us about damaged or cracked coatings and ceilings before skimming.
Across Aylesbury, plenty of homes still have textured ceilings, which should be tested before renovation. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Location
- Aylesbury (HP21, HP19, HP20, HP18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after things afterwards
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, with a consignment note.
Once we are done:
- Give us room sizes
- Photos help us quote
- Each different coating needs testing
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
Don’ts
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Questions from Aylesbury
Do you cover Aylesbury from London?
Aylesbury is about 38 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work on properties in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Duty holders and landlords in Aylesbury
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
If you run a business from older premises in Aylesbury, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Places near Aylesbury
Other services in Aylesbury
Where asbestos turns up
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Textured walls before a refit
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Coatings scraped during DIY
If you are refurbishing a rental near Aylesbury station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
What your quote should include
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- The scope of the job, in writing
- VAT, clearly stated
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
How we price Artex removal
What changes the cost:
- The size of the job
- Access to the area
- Material and condition
- Waste quantity and disposal
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- An idea of size
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Damaged areas
- Where we could park
To get a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Materials we deal with
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Weighing up your options
Skimming over Artex avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it smooth first, and it remains in place. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why us?
- Covering London and the South East
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Accredited laboratory results
See how we price jobs or our cost guide.
What’s included, and what is not
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials in Aylesbury
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
How we work
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and the room stays closed. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Clear the way to the work area
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Ask for a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site