Oxfordshire · England
Artex Removal for Cutteslowe
Artex removal in Cutteslowe: textured coating testing and removal. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings before skimming
Artex removal in Cutteslowe
Artex removal in Cutteslowe
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. From coatings in the way of electrical work and flaking textured ceilings, we cover coated ceiling roses, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns and more.
In towns and villages like Cutteslowe, textured ceilings are a common renovation find, and testing comes first. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Area
- Cutteslowe (OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price Artex removal
Every quote reflects:
- What the material is and its state
- Access to the area
- The survey scope
- The category of work
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Street parking nearby
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A clear close-up
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
How we work
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there is no confusion.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Before we arrive
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Let us know if something’s broken
How to get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Helpful guides
What’s included, and what is not
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We need the room cleared
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials in Cutteslowe
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
Towns and villages near Cutteslowe
What else we do in Cutteslowe
Materials we deal with
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
FAQs for Cutteslowe
How far is Cutteslowe from London?
We cover Cutteslowe, about 54 miles from central London.
Do you work near Oxford Parkway station?
Yes. Oxford Parkway station is about 1 mile north of Cutteslowe, and we cover both.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings do not contain asbestos. The only way to know is to test a sample.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Doing it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Cutteslowe properties and textured coatings
Cutteslowe is about 3 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. If your Artex job is in Cutteslowe, let us know about access when you get in touch. Cutteslowe is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work.
In older homes in Cutteslowe, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. If you are refurbishing flats near Oxford Parkway station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Anywhere in OX2, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Wren Road, Scott Road and Wyatt Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Being close to the A4165, Cutteslowe is simple for us to get to. We also carry out Artex jobs in Sunnymead (1 mile south), Summertown (1 mile south), North Oxford (1 mile south), Wolvercote (1 mile west) and Godstow (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (3 miles south-east), Didcot (12 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south), Witney (10 miles west) and Carterton (14 miles west).
A little further out are Acland Hospital (2 miles south) and Oxford University Museum of Natural History (2.2 miles south). The countryside around Cutteslowe includes Headington Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
- Local schools include Summer Fields School (0.8 miles south) and Oxford Academy (1.1 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough pub (0.8 miles south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library (1.6 miles south)
Why people call us in Cutteslowe
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some included a little chrysotile.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Textured walls before a refit
A school like Cutteslowe Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any exclusions
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Whether VAT is included
After we have finished in Cutteslowe
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Keep pets away
- Test every different coating
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Send photos of the coatings
What to avoid
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site