Oxfordshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Fyfield, Oxfordshire
Any pre-2000 building in Fyfield may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
Artex removal for Fyfield
Artex removal for Fyfield properties
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. A small sample tells you which you have, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. From coatings in the way of electrical work and coatings already disturbed, we deal with coated plasterboard, Artex ceilings and swirl patterns.
In towns and villages like Fyfield, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Area
- Fyfield (OX13)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and do not cover
The usual limits are:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials in Fyfield
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
Towns and villages near Fyfield
What else we do in Fyfield
Textured ceilings in Fyfield
Fyfield is about 5 miles west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. We work across Fyfield and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 8 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings like Abingdon Preparatory School should already have records of any textured coatings.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the OX13 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Main Road, Netherton Lane and St John's Close, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Close by, we cover Netherton (1 mile north-west), Tubney (1 mile east), Frilford Heath (2 miles east), Frilford (2 miles south-east) and Marcham (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Oxford (8 miles north-east), Didcot (8 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles east), Witney (8 miles north-west), Carterton (10 miles north-west) and Wantage (7 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Hinton Waldrist Castle (2.9 miles west) and Abingdon Community Hospital (4 miles east). The countryside around Fyfield includes Cumnor Hill and Hitchcopse Pit.
- Local pubs include The White Hart Inn (within half a mile east)
Step by step
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Getting a price
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Helpful guides
Looking after things afterwards
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Book your plasterer after removal
Don’ts
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Responsibilities for owners
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
If you manage or own a block in Fyfield, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Options to consider in Fyfield
Testing first can save a lot: a clear result means normal methods. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why people choose us
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Work done to the regulations
- Reports and results you can share
- Identify first, remove only when needed
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
DIY and asbestos
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- The type of material and its condition
- The survey scope
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The quantity or area
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- An overall view
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Where we could park
Every job is quoted in writing. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Fyfield
Older coatings are often painted over many times, which can make them look newer than they are.
People generally contact us about one of these:
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Loft conversions
- Coatings already disturbed
- Walls before tiling
If your home is one of the older properties in Fyfield, near Church of St Nicholas or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
What to look for in a quote
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- VAT, clearly stated
Fyfield questions
Do you cover Fyfield from London?
We cover Fyfield, about 57 miles from central London.
Could my house in Fyfield contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Fyfield can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Typically not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Do you work in Fyfield?
Yes. We cover Fyfield and the surrounding area as part of Oxfordshire. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note