Oxfordshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Fawley, Oxfordshire
Buildings in Fawley built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Landlord refurbishments
Need Artex removal in Fawley?
About our artex removal in Fawley
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. People often contact us about coatings damaged by DIY and rented homes refurbished between tenants, involving Artex ceilings, stipple finishes and textured walls.
Village homes like those in Fawley have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Area
- Fawley (RG9)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in Fawley
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, so they may start to flake.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Walls before tiling
- Coatings already disturbed
For rented flats close to Henley-On-Thames station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Before you book anyone
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Whether VAT is included
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
Afterwards
Share the paperwork with your trades.
Once we are done:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Test every different coating
Things not to do
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Fawley properties and textured coatings
Fawley is about 6 miles west of Marlow, in Oxfordshire. If your Artex job is in Fawley, let us know about access. Fawley is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Fawley to Reading (9 miles away).
In older homes in Fawley, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Fawley is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Wherever your property is in RG9, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Fawley we cover include Fawley Bottom (1 mile west), Middle Assendon (1 mile west), Lower Assendon (1 mile south-west), Bix (2 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Didcot (15 miles west), Thame (12 miles north), Benson (9 miles west), Chinnor (9 miles north), Tilehurst (10 miles south-west) and Wallingford (10 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Marlow Community Hospital (5.8 miles east) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.1 miles south). The countryside around Fawley includes Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Walnut Tree pub (less than half a mile north)
The process
If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible and bagged or wrapped. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Dig out previous surveys
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Fawley: your questions answered
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Is asbestos common in Fawley homes?
If your home in Fawley was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you cannot tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Is my textured ceiling in Fawley asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many do not. A test will tell you.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both are options: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will recommend one for each room.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice.
Towns and villages near Fawley
What else we do in Fawley
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
What affects the price in Fawley
Prices vary with:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How much waste there is
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Travel and parking
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Helping us quote
Photo tips:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Approximate dimensions
- Cracks or breaks
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Choosing the right option
A low price may mean shortcuts, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
How we work in Fawley
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Reports and results you can share
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
DIY and asbestos
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.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site