Oxfordshire · England
Artex Removal in Fingest
Found something that might be asbestos in Fingest? Our service covers Artex removal, with testing first, with clear advice at each step.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Loft conversions and extensions
Artex removal near Fingest
Artex removal in Fingest
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. People often contact us about walls before tiling and loft conversions and extensions, including coated ceiling roses, stipple finishes and coated plasterboard.
In places like Fingest, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. We only recommend work that is needed, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Where
- Fingest (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Fingest questions
Do you cover small places like Fingest?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you cover Fingest from London?
Fingest is about 35 miles from central London, well within our area.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both work; it depends on the room. We’ll explain the options.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Can I just skim over it?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many do not. The only way to know is to test a sample.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Nearby places to Fingest
What else we do in Fingest
Choosing the right option
A low price may mean shortcuts, which releases fibres. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why choose us
- Reports and results you can share
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Identify first, remove only when needed
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
What it might be made of
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
What we do and do not cover
The usual limits are:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We test before removal, 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 will tell you honestly before you book.
Common materials
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
Can I do it myself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Afterwards
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Going forward:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Each different coating needs testing
- Keep pets away
- Keep the results and paperwork
What to avoid
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
For businesses and landlords in Fingest
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Fingest must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Artex removal around Fingest
Fingest is about 5 miles north-west of Marlow, in Oxfordshire. If your Artex job is in Fingest, let us know about access. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 12 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Fingest, near Church of St Bartholomew or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. A school like Cadmore End CofE School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. Parts of the Chilterns National Landscape are within about 4 miles of Fingest; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We carry out Artex jobs all over RG9 and the streets around it. If your property is just outside Fingest, we also cover Turville (1 mile west), Little Frieth (1 mile south-east), Cadmore End (1 mile north-east), Frieth (1 mile south-east) and Bolter End (2 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Thame (10 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (6 miles south), Benson (10 miles west), Chinnor (6 miles north), Tilehurst (13 miles south-west) and Wallingford (11 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Wycombe Hospital (5.4 miles east). Open spaces near Fingest include Warburg Nature Reserve and Bald Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Chequers Inn (under half a mile south)
How it works
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there’s no confusion.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Dig out previous surveys
Getting a price
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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What affects the price in Fingest
Prices vary with:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The size of the job
- Waste quantity and disposal
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Helping us quote
Photos often save us a visit:
- Cracks or breaks
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Street parking nearby
- A photo of the whole area
Every job is quoted in writing. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note