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Asbestos Artex Removal in Frilford Heath, Oxfordshire
Worried about asbestos in Frilford Heath? We provide textured coating testing and removal, explained in plain English.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Textured walls before a refit
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Your questions about Artex removal in Frilford Heath
Do you cover Frilford Heath and the area around Radley station?
Yes, we cover Frilford Heath and the area towards Radley station, about 5 miles east.
Do you cover small places like Frilford Heath?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Can I stay at home while you work?
Usually you can use other rooms: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we will arrange to see it.
Do you cover Frilford Heath?
Yes, Frilford Heath is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings normally are not licensed.
About our artex removal in Frilford Heath
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. From coatings damaged by leaks and structural work through coated ceilings, we cover stipple finishes, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns.
Village homes like those in Frilford Heath have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- Frilford Heath (OX13)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Frilford Heath properties and textured coatings
Frilford Heath is about 3 miles west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Frilford Heath has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Frilford Heath is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we work. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 7 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Frilford Heath, near Church of St Lawrence or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. For a school such as Abingdon Preparatory School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Artex jobs anywhere in OX13 start with the postcode and some photos. We also carry out Artex jobs in Tubney (1 mile north-west), Frilford (1 mile south), Marcham (1 mile south-east), Cothill (1 mile north-east) and Fyfield (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (7 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles east), Witney (9 miles north-west), Carterton (12 miles north-west) and Wantage (7 miles south-west).
A little further out are Abingdon Community Hospital (2.5 miles east) and FitzHarris Castle (3.2 miles east). Within reach you will find Cumnor Hill and Hitchcopse Pit.
- Local schools include Larkmead School (2.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Dog House Hotel (within half a mile north-east)
Which option is right?
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Always test first. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why us?
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
See how we quote and published price ranges.
Should you do it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Responsibilities for owners
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
If you manage or own a block in Frilford Heath, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
What we do and don’t cover
The usual limits are:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- We need the room cleared
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we deal with
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
How we work
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Before we arrive
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
Getting a price
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
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Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Travel and parking
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Sending photos
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- The parking area
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Damaged areas
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will reply with a quote.
Looking after things afterwards
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Photos help us quote
- Book your plasterer after removal
- File the test result and waste note
- Empty the rooms in advance
What to avoid
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
What it might be made of
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Other services in Frilford Heath
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site