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Artex Removal in Enslow
Worried about asbestos in Enslow? We provide textured coating testing and removal, explained in plain English.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings already disturbed
Artex removal near Enslow
Step by step
Our team wears protective equipment, and keep the room closed while we work. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Tell us about parking and access
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Ask for a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
About our artex removal in Enslow
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. Whether it’s flaking textured ceilings and coatings in the way of electrical work, we deal with coated ceiling roses, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns.
Village homes like those in Enslow have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Area
- Enslow (OX5)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Enslow: your questions answered
Do older homes in Enslow have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is the Artex in my Enslow home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can I just skim over it?
It’s an option for an intact coating: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, so we quote after testing.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. Often you can stay in other rooms.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Why people call us in Enslow
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, which can make them crumble.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Landlord refurbishments
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
Older homes across Enslow may have coatings added during past renovations.
What to look for in a quote
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Any exclusions
Towns and villages near Enslow
What else we do in Enslow
Prices and what affects them
Prices vary with:
- What the material is and its state
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Licensed or non-licensed
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Sending photos
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Damaged areas
- A rough size or measurement
- How we’d reach it
Each job is priced individually. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
After the job
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
Once we’re done:
- Photos help us quote
- File the test result and waste note
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Clear the rooms before the work
Avoid these
Test before the builders arrive.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Artex in Enslow homes
Enslow is about 7 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We work across Enslow and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We work in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Enslow to Oxford (8 miles away).
For rented flats close to Tackley station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Non-domestic buildings like Bletchingdon Parochial Church of England Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings.
For Artex jobs in OX5, just send the postcode and a few photos. That could mean a property on Station Road, Lince Lane and Ingleby Paddocks or the roads around them. If your property is just outside Enslow, we also cover Bletchingdon (1 mile east), Kirtlington (1 mile north-east), Hampton Poyle (2 miles south-east), Kidlington (3 miles south) and Weston-on-the-Green (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (8 miles south), Banbury (14 miles north), Bicester (7 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south), Witney (10 miles south-west) and Carterton (14 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (2.6 miles west). Within reach you will find Woodsides Meadow.
- Nearby schools include The Marlborough Church of England School (2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Rock Of Gibraltar Public House (within half a mile west)
For landlords, agents and businesses
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
What’s included, and what is not
The usual limits are:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We need the room cleared
- 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 booking.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
Can I do it myself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Which option is right?
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. 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 choose us
- Covering London and the South East
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Clear advice on your options
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site