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Asbestos Artex Removal in Danesfield, Buckinghamshire
Artex removal in Danesfield and across Buckinghamshire: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Ceilings before skimming
- Loft conversions and extensions
Artex removal in Danesfield
Danesfield: your questions answered
Do you come out to small villages like Danesfield?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do textured ceilings in Danesfield homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Is my textured ceiling in Danesfield asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings do not contain asbestos. A test will tell you.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Artex removal in Danesfield
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. We often deal with swirl patterns, coated plasterboard and stipple finishes, and typical jobs are ceilings before skimming and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed.
In a village like Danesfield, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- Danesfield (SL7)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and don’t cover
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and doesn’t cover:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
Responsibilities for owners
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
If you manage or own a block in Danesfield, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Towns and villages near Danesfield
Materials we deal with
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
How it works
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Clear the way to the work area
- Dig out previous surveys
How to get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
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Doing it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Artex in Danesfield homes
Danesfield is about 2 miles south-west of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. If your Artex job is in Danesfield, let us know about access when you get in touch. Danesfield is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we work. Our area stretches from Danesfield to Reading (10 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Danesfield School should already have records of any textured coatings. For rented flats close to Marlow station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Danesfield is within about 8 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We carry out Artex jobs all over SL7 and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Kings Wood, Thames Reach and Chestnut Close or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover include Bockmer End (1 mile north-west), Medmenham (1 mile west), Frogmill (1 mile south), Hurley (1 mile south-east) and Marlow Common (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also work in High Wycombe (6 miles north-east), Chesham (14 miles north-east), Amersham (13 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (8 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (12 miles east) and Princes Risborough (12 miles north).
A little further out are Marlow Community Hospital (2.5 miles north-east) and Marlow Museum (2.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
- Nearby schools include Sir William Borlase's Grammar School (1.9 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Dog and Badger pub (0.9 miles west)
After the job
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
Some practical advice:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Send photos of the coatings
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep pets out of the work area
Things not to do
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Danesfield
Many trades want a test result first.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings before plastering
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
In older homes in Danesfield, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
What your quote should include
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- How fibres will be kept down
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- How much there is
- How easy it is to reach
- The category of work
- How many samples are needed
A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Sending photos
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Street parking nearby
- A rough size or measurement
- Visible markings
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
You’ll get a written quote. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site