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Artex Removal in Crowell
Artex removal in Crowell and across Oxfordshire: textured coating testing and removal, with written paperwork.
- Walls before tiling
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings before plastering
Asbestos help in Crowell
Artex removal for Crowell properties
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, across Crowell. Typical materials include stipple finishes, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard, and people typically contact us about flaking textured ceilings and textured walls before a refit.
Village homes like those in Crowell have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Area
- Crowell (OX39)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in Crowell
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
Typical jobs in Crowell include:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings scraped during DIY
If your home is one of the older properties in Crowell, near Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- The scope of the job, in writing
- What paperwork you get
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Textured ceilings in Crowell
Crowell is about 4 miles south-east of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We work across Crowell and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Crowell is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 14 miles away.
If you are refurbishing flats near Princes Risborough station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. A school like Mill Lane Community Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. Parts of the Chilterns National Landscape are within about 3 miles of Crowell; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Artex jobs anywhere in OX39 start with the postcode and some photos. We also carry out Artex jobs in Kingston Blount (1 mile west), Oakley (1 mile north-east), Crowell Hill (1 mile south-east), Aston Rowant (1 mile south-west) and Postcombe (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (14 miles west), Didcot (15 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles west), Thame (4 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south) and Benson (9 miles south-west).
A little further out are Thame Community Hospital (4.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Oakley Hill nature reserve and Bald Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Shepherd's Crook pub (less than half a mile south)
FAQs for Crowell
Do textured ceilings in Crowell homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do you cover Crowell and the area around Princes Risborough station?
Yes. Princes Risborough station is about 3.9 miles north-east of Crowell, and we cover both.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Materials we deal with
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
DIY and asbestos
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Places near Crowell
What else we do in Crowell
Which option is right?
Plastering over it is an option, but never sand it first, and it remains in place. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What you get
- Work done to the regulations
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Records for your files
- Accredited laboratory results
See our prices page and published price ranges.
Looking after things afterwards
File the result and the paperwork.
Going forward:
- File the test result and waste note
- Keep pets away
- Give us room sizes
- Test every different coating
Don’ts
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
The scope of Artex removal
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
How we work
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and 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
Preparing for the visit
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Let us know where we can park
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
Ask for a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will advise.
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What it costs
What changes the cost:
- Material and condition
- How easy it is to reach
- Disposal costs
- Licensed or non-licensed
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- An overall view
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Cracks or breaks
- Labels, if any
To get a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site