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Artex Removal for East Hanney
Any pre-2000 building in East Hanney may contain asbestos. We offer removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Coatings already disturbed
Artex removal in East Hanney
How artex removal works in East Hanney
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. Whether it’s ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and ceilings before plastering, we cover textured walls, swirl patterns and coated plasterboard.
In areas like East Hanney, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Area
- East Hanney (OX12)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- The quantity or area
- Parking and access charges
- The survey scope
- Access to the area
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Sending photos
Photos often save us a visit:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- An idea of size
- The parking area
- An overall view
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in East Hanney
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some included a little chrysotile.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Coatings scraped during DIY
A school like St James Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Questions to ask before booking
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What category of work it is
- What paperwork you get
- Any exclusions
Limits to be aware of
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we see
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
Choosing the right option
Test, leave, cover or remove? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is typically best. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Why people choose us
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Accredited laboratory results
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
Read how we price jobs or the cost guide.
FAQs for East Hanney
Do you cover East Hanney from London?
East Hanney is about 57 miles from central London, well within our area.
Is the Artex in my East Hanney home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not until it’s been tested. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
How do I get a quote?
Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
What happens next
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
After we’ve finished:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Test every different coating
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep pets out of the work area
What to avoid
Test before the builders arrive.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
The process
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- 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
Before we arrive
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Getting a price
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Related guides
Textured ceilings in East Hanney
East Hanney is about 3 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. East Hanney is within our Oxfordshire area, whatever the size of the job. East Hanney is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 11 miles away.
Older homes across East Hanney may have coatings added during past renovations.
Wherever your property is in OX12, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your property could be on Main Street, The Green and Morlands or the roads around them, wherever it is in East Hanney. Other places close to East Hanney we cover include Frilford (3 miles north-east), Steventon (3 miles east), Marcham (3 miles north-east), Fyfield (4 miles north) and Frilford Heath (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (11 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north-east), Witney (11 miles north), Carterton (12 miles north-west) and Wantage (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Hinton Waldrist Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (1.3 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Chain Hill and Hitchcopse Pit.
- Pubs nearby include The Black Horse pub (under half a mile south-west)
Other services in East Hanney
Should you do it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note