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Asbestos Artex Removal in Drayton, Oxfordshire
Buildings in Drayton built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Ceilings coming down
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Asbestos help in Drayton
About our artex removal in Drayton
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. Testing a sample tells you, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. Whether it’s ceilings before skimming and damaged or cracked coatings, we deal with stipple finishes, swirl patterns and textured walls.
Rural homes near Drayton have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Location
- Drayton (OX16, OX15, OX17)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Textured ceilings in Drayton
Drayton is about 1 mile north-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We cover Drayton as part of Oxfordshire, whatever the size of the job. Drayton is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Drayton to Oxford (about 23 miles away).
If you are refurbishing flats near Banbury station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. In older homes in Drayton, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
For Artex jobs in OX16, OX15 and OX17, just send the postcode and a few photos. Your property could be on Smythe Road, Hermon Road and Poulter Road, wherever it is in Drayton. Nearby, we also cover Wroxton (1 mile west), Neithrop (1 mile south-east), Ruscote (1 mile south-east), North Newington (1 mile south-west) and Banbury (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Bicester (15 miles south-east), Bure Park (15 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (12 miles south-west), Bloxham (4 miles south), Bodicote (3 miles south-east) and Charlbury (14 miles south).
A little further out are Castle Quay Shopping Centre (1.9 miles east) and Hanwell Castle (1.3 miles north). The countryside around Drayton includes Crouch Hill.
- Nearby schools include Drayton School (less than half a mile east) and William Morris Primary School (0.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Roebuck Inn (less than half a mile north)
Limits to be aware of
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials in Drayton
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Which option is right?
Plastering over it is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why us?
- Accredited laboratory results
- Covering London and the South East
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Read how we quote and published price ranges.
Step by step
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a 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
Getting ready
- Tell us about parking and access
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
How to get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- How easy it is to reach
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Material and condition
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Sending photos
When you send photos, these help most:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Cracks or breaks
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Labels, if any
You will get a written quote. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Why people call us in Drayton
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, which can make them crumble.
These are some of the things we deal with in Drayton:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Landlord refurbishments
A school like North Oxfordshire Academy should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
Questions to ask before booking
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Whether VAT is included
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
What happens next
The surface is left ready for making good.
Once we’re done:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Plan around the closed rooms
Avoid these
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Common questions in Drayton
Do you work near Banbury station?
Yes, we cover Drayton and the area towards Banbury station, about 2.2 miles east.
Could my house in Drayton contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Do you work in Drayton?
We do: our area includes Drayton and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Also near Drayton
What else we do in Drayton
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note