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Asbestos Artex Removal in Bishopstone, Buckinghamshire
Artex removal in Bishopstone: removal of textured ceilings and walls. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Artex removal for Bishopstone
Artex removal in Bishopstone
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through. Whether it’s ceilings due for plastering or skimming and coatings already disturbed, we deal with Artex ceilings, swirl patterns and stipple finishes and more.
In a village like Bishopstone, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Area
- Bishopstone (HP17)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What’s included, and what isn’t
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials in Bishopstone
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
Which option is right?
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Why choose us
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Covering London and the South East
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Reports and results you can share
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Artex in Bishopstone homes
Bishopstone is about 2 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We work across Bishopstone and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Bishopstone is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Bishopstone to Oxford (about 17 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like The Mandeville School should already have records of any textured coatings. Bishopstone is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP17, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Bishopstone, Furlong Crescent and Moreton Lane or the roads around them, wherever it is in Bishopstone. For properties just outside Bishopstone, we cover Sedrup (1 mile north), Walton Court (1 mile north-east), Ford (2 miles west), Upton (2 miles west) and Little Kimble (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (11 miles south), Chesham (11 miles south-east), Marlow (15 miles south), Amersham (13 miles south-east), Beaconsfield (15 miles south-east) and Elmhurst (3 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find National Paralympic Heritage Centre (1.9 miles north-east) and Friars Square (2.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Bishopstone include Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Beacon Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Harrow pub (within half a mile north-west)
After the job
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
After we’ve finished:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep pets away
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Test every different coating
Don’ts
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
What it might be made of
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you manage or own a block in Bishopstone, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
FAQs for Bishopstone
How far is Bishopstone from London?
Bishopstone is about 37 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work near Aylesbury station?
Yes, we cover Bishopstone and the area towards Aylesbury station, about 2.1 miles north-east.
Is my textured ceiling in Bishopstone asbestos?
Not every coating does: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. Testing a sample is how you find out.
Do you cover Bishopstone?
Yes, we do: our area includes Bishopstone and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos and we’ll quote.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
How we price Artex removal
What drives the price:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The survey scope
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Parking and access charges
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Sending photos
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A rough size or measurement
- The access route
- Street parking nearby
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Should you do it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Places near Bishopstone
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What happens
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
Getting a price
Send us the address in Bishopstone, a description and some photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will reply with a quote.
Related guides
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note