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Artex Removal in Dean Court
Artex removal in Dean Court: removal of textured ceilings and walls. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Asbestos help in Dean Court
About our artex removal in Dean Court
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. Testing a sample tells you, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. People often contact us about rented flats before redecoration and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights, involving stipple finishes, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard.
Homes in areas like Dean Court may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so each type needs testing. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need.
- Where
- Dean Court (OX2)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
How it works
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. We will tell you when we’ve finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Clear the way to the work area
How to get a quote
You will get a written quote. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
Helpful guides
Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- The size of the job
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The type of material and its condition
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- An overall view
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Approximate dimensions
- A close-up from a safe distance
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 recommend the right option.
Which option is right?
Testing first can save a lot: a clear result means normal methods. A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why choose us
- Clear written quotes
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Identify first, remove only when needed
See our prices page or our cost guide.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Dean Court
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings before downlights go in
If you are refurbishing a rental near Oxford station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Comparing quotes
- What is not included
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- How fibres will be kept down
Can I do it myself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Some limits to bear in mind:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials in Dean Court
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
Materials, one by one
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Artex in Dean Court homes
Dean Court is about 3 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We cover Dean Court as part of Oxfordshire, whatever the size of the job. We work in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire.
A school like Matthew Arnold School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. In older homes in Dean Court, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the OX2 postcode area and the streets around it. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Green Lane, Hazel Road and Poplar Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Dean Court. Close by, we cover Botley (1 mile east), Chawley (1 mile south-west), Filchampstead (1 mile west), Cumnor (2 miles south-west) and Farmoor (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Oxford (3 miles east), Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (12 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (8 miles west) and Carterton (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Radcliffe Infirmary (2.2 miles east) and Oxford University Press Museum (2 miles east). Within reach you will find Harcourt Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
- Nearby schools include Botley School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Seacourt Bridge pub (under half a mile east)
Common questions in Dean Court
Do you cover Dean Court and the area around Oxford station?
Yes. Oxford station is about 1.7 miles east of Dean Court, and we cover both.
Do textured ceilings in Dean Court homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then get in touch and we will advise.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. To do that, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
What else we do in Dean Court
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note