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Artex Removal for Didcot
Any pre-2000 building in Didcot may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers textured coating testing and removal.
- Walls before tiling
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings before downlights go in
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Artex removal for Didcot properties
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, across Didcot. From damaged or cracked coatings and structural work through coated ceilings, we deal with stipple finishes, swirl patterns and Artex ceilings.
In Didcot, textured walls turn up as well as ceilings. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, so you have a record.
- Area
- Didcot (OX11)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Options to consider in Didcot
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why us?
- No removal until we know what it is
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Clear written quotes
Take a look at how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Common questions in Didcot
Is asbestos common in Didcot homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Didcot can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work on properties in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Can I do it myself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
The process
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Ask for a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
The scope of Artex removal
To be clear about the scope:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we see
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
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What we deal with in Didcot
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, which can make them look newer than they are.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Non-domestic buildings like Manor Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings.
Comparing quotes
- What isn’t included
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- The method and controls
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you manage or own a block in Didcot, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
What it might be made of
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Textured ceilings in Didcot
Didcot is about 10 miles south of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. In Didcot, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Didcot to Oxford (about 10 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Didcot, near Church of All Saints or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. For rented flats close to Didcot Parkway station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Parts of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Didcot, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Artex jobs anywhere in OX11 start with the postcode and some photos. From Station Road, Market Place and High Street or a nearby road, the process is the same. Didcot sits on or near the A4130 and B4016; tell us about parking if you are on a main road. Close by, we cover Great Western Park (1 mile west), Appleford-on-Thames (2 miles north), Milton (2 miles north-west), Sutton Courtenay (2 miles north-west) and Long Wittenham (3 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Oxford (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles north), Thame (15 miles north-east), Wantage (8 miles west), Grove (8 miles west) and Faringdon (15 miles west). Didcot is among the bigger towns we cover in Oxfordshire, with every kind of building, from homes to workplaces.
Well-known places in the area include Abingdon Community Hospital (4.8 miles north-west) and Brightwell Castle (3.4 miles east). Within reach you will find Mowbray Fields and Wittenham Clumps.
- Nearby schools include Didcot Girls' School (under half a mile south-west) and UTC Oxfordshire (1.2 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Queens Arms (less than half a mile west)
Prices and what affects them
Our quotes take into account:
- The survey scope
- The type of material and its condition
- Disposal costs
- Location, parking and any London charges
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Photos that help
Photo tips:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A rough size or measurement
- Where we could park
- The access route
Every job is quoted in writing. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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