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Asbestos Artex Removal in Faringdon, Oxfordshire
Artex removal in Faringdon: textured coating testing and removal, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Artex removal in Faringdon
Artex removal for Faringdon properties
If your renovation in Faringdon involves textured ceilings, get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. Common materials are coated plasterboard, Artex ceilings and stipple finishes, and people generally contact us about damaged or cracked coatings and rented homes refurbished between tenants.
In areas like Faringdon, textured ceilings are a common renovation find. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Where
- Faringdon (SN7)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Weighing up your options
A low price may mean shortcuts. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why us?
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Reports and results you can share
Read how we price jobs and our cost guide.
After we have finished in Faringdon
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
Going forward:
- Keep pets away
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- File the test result and waste note
- Empty the rooms in advance
Avoid these
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
What we do and don’t cover
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
FAQs for Faringdon
How far is Faringdon from London?
We cover Faringdon, about 65 miles from central London.
Is the Artex in my Faringdon home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Do you cover Faringdon?
Yes, we do: Faringdon is within the area we cover in Oxfordshire. Share the postcode and a short description and we’ll quote.
Can I just skim over it?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Can I stay at home while you work?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
Prices and what affects them
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Parking and access charges
- How much there is
- The survey scope
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Photos that help
What to photograph:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A rough size or measurement
- The parking area
- Cracks or breaks
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Why people call us in Faringdon
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Older homes across Faringdon may have coatings added during past renovations.
Before booking anyone
- What isn’t included
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- If the price includes VAT
What happens
We bag and label the waste as we work, for disposal at a permitted site. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we will advise.
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Nearby places to Faringdon
What else we do in Faringdon
Textured ceilings in Faringdon
Faringdon is about 10 miles south-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. If your Artex job is in Faringdon, let us know about access. We work in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 17 miles away.
A school like Faringdon Community College should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
Anywhere in SN7, we can help with Artex removal. Your property could be on Station Road, Marlborough Gardens and Marlborough Close, wherever it is in Faringdon. Being close to the A417 and A4095, Faringdon is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Faringdon we cover include Little Coxwell (1 mile south), Fernham (2 miles south), Shellingford (2 miles south-east), Hatford (3 miles east) and Baulking (3 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Didcot (15 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles east), Witney (10 miles north-east), Carterton (8 miles north), Wantage (8 miles south-east) and Grove (8 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Faringdon Day Hospital (less than half a mile north) and Faringdon Castle (0.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Faringdon includes Badbury Hill.
- Local schools include Faringdon Infant School (under half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Swan pub (within half a mile north)
Can I do it myself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Duty holders and landlords in Faringdon
If your business premises in Faringdon were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site