Milton Keynes · England
Artex Removal in Chicheley
Need Artex removal in Chicheley? We work across Chicheley and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Walls before tiling
- Landlord refurbishments
Artex removal in Chicheley
How artex removal works in Chicheley
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through, which is why testing first matters in Chicheley. Whether it’s ceilings coming down and coatings already disturbed, we cover textured walls, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard.
Village homes like those in Chicheley have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, so you have a record.
- Area
- Chicheley (MK16)
- County
- Milton Keynes
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What it might be made of
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
The scope of Artex removal
Worth knowing before booking:
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- We need the room cleared
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
Afterwards
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with a consignment note.
Once we are done:
- File the test result and waste note
- Each different coating needs testing
- Keep pets away
- Book your plasterer after removal
Things not to do
Test before the builders arrive.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Chicheley
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, which can make them look newer than they are.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Landlord refurbishments
Older homes across Chicheley may have coatings added during past renovations.
Questions to ask before you book
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- The documents you will receive
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Whether the job needs notifying
Weighing up your options
You will find DIY products for removing Artex, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Test first. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Why people choose us
- No removal until we know what it is
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
See how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Common questions in Chicheley
Do you cover Chicheley from London?
Chicheley is about 49 miles from central London, well within our area.
Is the Artex in my Chicheley home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then get advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Can I stay at home while you work?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Places near Chicheley
What else we do in Chicheley
Textured ceilings in Chicheley
Chicheley is about 2 miles north-east of Newport Pagnell, in Milton Keynes. If your Artex job is in Chicheley, let us know about access. We cover 73 places across Milton Keynes. We work right across the region, from Chicheley to Oxford (34 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Sherington Church of England School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Here we cover the MK16 postcode area. Whether your property is on Newport Road, Bedlam Lane and Hall Lane or anywhere nearby, we can help. Nearby, we also cover Astwood (3 miles east), Clifton Reynes (3 miles north), Cold Brayfield (4 miles north-east) and Lavendon (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Milton Keynes (6 miles south-west), Bletchley (8 miles south), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (8 miles south), Furzton (8 miles south-west), Whitehouse (7 miles south-west) and Middleton (4 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Milton Keynes University Hospital (5.8 miles south) and Newport Pagnell Castle (1.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Little Linford Wood and Tongwell Lake.
- Local pubs include The Chester Arms (within half a mile north-west)
Should you do it yourself?
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
What happens
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- 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
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Let us know if something’s broken
How to get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Material and condition
- Parking and access charges
- The survey scope
- How easy it is to reach
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A rough size or measurement
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- An overall view
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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