Oxfordshire · England
Artex Removal for Foscot
Artex removal in Foscot, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings already disturbed
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Artex removal in Foscot
Materials we deal with
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
How artex removal works in Foscot
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry. Whether it’s coatings already disturbed and walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit, we deal with swirl patterns, coated plasterboard and coated ceiling roses and more.
Village homes like those in Foscot have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- Foscot (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Foscot questions
Do you come out to small villages like Foscot?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you work near Kingham station?
Yes, we cover Foscot and the area towards Kingham station, about 0.6 miles north-east.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. Often you can stay in other rooms.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
Nearby places to Foscot
What else we do in Foscot
How we work
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, with no sanding or dry scraping. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Ask for a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll advise.
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For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Foscot must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Weighing up your options
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Test first. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
What you get
- Clear advice on your options
- Reports and results you can share
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Take a look at how we quote or our cost guide.
Doing it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Limits to be aware of
A few things to be aware of:
- We need the room cleared
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials in Foscot
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
Artex in Foscot homes
Foscot is about 9 miles north of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. We work across Foscot and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We work in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Foscot to Oxford (20 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Bledington Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. In older homes in Foscot, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
For Artex jobs in OX7, just send the postcode and a few photos. Whether your property is on Station Road and Old Burford Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. Close by, we cover Idbury (2 miles south-west), Fifield (2 miles south), Milton-under-Wychwood (3 miles south), Fulbrook (6 miles south) and Little Barrington (6 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Witney (10 miles south-east), Carterton (9 miles south), Chipping Norton (5 miles north-east), Woodstock (13 miles east), Cogges (10 miles south-east) and Bloxham (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Moore Cottage Hospital (5 miles west).
How we price Artex removal
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- What the material is and its state
- Parking and access charges
- Disposal costs
- How many samples are needed
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- The parking area
- Cracks or breaks
- A rough size or measurement
- A wide shot showing where the material is
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
After we’ve finished in Foscot
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with a consignment note.
Keeping things safe:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Test every different coating
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Clear the rooms before the work
Avoid these
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site