Oxfordshire · England
Artex Removal for Cholsey
Need Artex removal in Cholsey? We cover Cholsey and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Artex removal in Cholsey
Artex removal for Cholsey properties
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation. Typical jobs include ceilings before plastering and coatings in the way of electrical work, involving swirl patterns, coated plasterboard and stipple finishes.
In Cholsey, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so each type needs testing. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Location
- Cholsey (OX10)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Options to consider in Cholsey
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Always test first. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why us?
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Reports and results you can share
- Clear written quotes
- Across London and the South East
See how we quote and the cost guide.
Cholsey questions
Do you cover Cholsey from London?
Cholsey is about 46 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you cover Cholsey and the area around Cholsey station?
Yes. Cholsey station is close to the centre of Cholsey, and we cover the whole area.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Typically not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both work; it depends on the room. We’ll advise for each room.
Typical Artex jobs in Cholsey
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Coatings already disturbed
For a school such as Cholsey Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Before you book anyone
- Any exclusions
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- The method and controls
Cholsey properties and textured coatings
Cholsey is about 5 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. If your Artex job is in Cholsey, let us know about access. We work in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Our area stretches from Cholsey to Reading (11 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Cholsey, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. For rented flats close to Cholsey station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Parts of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Cholsey; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX10, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Station Road, Church Road and Lapwing Lane, wherever it is in Cholsey. Other places close to Cholsey we cover include Winterbrook (1 mile north-east), North Stoke (1 mile east), Moulsford (1 mile south), South Stoke (2 miles south) and Mongewell (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Oxford (13 miles north), Didcot (5 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north-east), Wantage (12 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Wallingford Castle (2.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Cholsey include Cholsey Marsh and Wittenham Clumps.
- Nearby schools include Cranford House School (1.4 miles south) and Wallingford School (2.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Morning Star pub (within half a mile south-east)
What affects the price in Cholsey
What changes the cost:
- The size of the job
- Material and condition
- How much waste there is
- Access to the area
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- Where we could park
- A rough size or measurement
- The access route
- A picture of the whole area
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Can I do it myself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
What else we do in Cholsey
What happens
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Before we arrive
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Getting a price
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
After we have finished in Cholsey
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Test every different coating
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
Don’ts
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
The scope of Artex removal
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We need the room cleared
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site