Oxfordshire · England
Artex Removal for Bloxham
Artex removal in Bloxham: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings before plastering
Artex removal in Bloxham
Artex removal near Bloxham
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. Common materials are coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and swirl patterns, and typical jobs are coatings in the way of electrical work and coatings damaged by DIY.
Homes in places like Bloxham may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so test each different coating. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Where
- Bloxham (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- 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
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Getting ready
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Tell us about parking and access
Ask for a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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Common questions in Bloxham
Do textured ceilings in Bloxham homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
How far is Bloxham from London?
We cover Bloxham, about 65 miles from central London.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
How much does Artex removal cost in Bloxham?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote once we know what it contains.
Can I stay at home while you work?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You’ll get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Places near Bloxham
Other services in Bloxham
What it might be made of
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Doing it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Choosing the right option
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why choose us
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
Read how we quote and the cost guide.
Duty holders and landlords in Bloxham
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Typical Artex jobs in Bloxham
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so testing is the only way to know.
These are some of the things we deal with in Bloxham:
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Flaking textured ceilings
If your home is one of the older properties in Bloxham, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- How fibres will be kept down
Artex in Bloxham homes
Bloxham is about 3 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We work across Bloxham and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Bloxham to Oxford (about 19 miles away).
For rented flats close to Banbury station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. A school like Bloxham Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX15. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as High Street, Merrivale's Lane and Unicorn Street, wherever it is in Bloxham. Close by, we cover Milton (1 mile east), Broughton (2 miles north), North Newington (3 miles north) and Bodicote (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Banbury (3 miles north), Bicester (12 miles south-east), Kidlington (14 miles south), Bure Park (12 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (9 miles south-west) and Neithrop (3 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Bloxham Village Museum (under half a mile south-west) and Horton General Hospital (2.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Bloxham include Crouch Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Schools near Bloxham include The Warriner School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Hawk & Partridge pub (under half a mile south-west)
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- How many samples are needed
- Disposal costs
- Material and condition
- How easy it is to reach
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Labels, if any
- A clear close-up
- Approximate dimensions
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
What we do and don’t cover
Worth knowing before you book:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We need the room cleared
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site