Buckinghamshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Gibraltar, Buckinghamshire
Any pre-2000 building in Gibraltar may contain asbestos. We offer testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Artex removal for Gibraltar
Artex removal in Gibraltar
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. Typical materials include coated plasterboard, Artex ceilings and swirl patterns, and people generally contact us about damaged or cracked coatings and loft conversions and extensions.
Rural homes near Gibraltar have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- Gibraltar (HP17, HP18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Should you do it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Why people call us in Gibraltar
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings scraped during DIY
If you are refurbishing flats near Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- How fibres will be kept down
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
What happens next
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
Some practical advice:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Test every different coating
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Keep pets out of the work area
Don’ts
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Step by step
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Dig out previous surveys
Get a quote
Each job is priced individually. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
Helpful guides
Responsibilities for owners
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Good to know
To be clear about the scope:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We need the room cleared
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials in Gibraltar
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
Materials, one by one
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which does not change what’s underneath.
Your questions about Artex removal in Gibraltar
Do you cover Gibraltar and the area around Haddenham & Thame Parkway station?
Yes. Haddenham & Thame Parkway station is about 2.2 miles south-west of Gibraltar, and we cover both.
How far is Gibraltar from London?
We cover Gibraltar, about 40 miles from central London.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. We will give you dates when we quote.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many do not. A test will tell you.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Can I just skim over it?
It’s an option for an intact coating: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Do not sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Artex in Gibraltar homes
Gibraltar is about 3 miles south-west of Haydon Hill, in Buckinghamshire. Gibraltar is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Gibraltar is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 14 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Gibraltar, near Church of Saints Peter and Paul or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Gibraltar is within about 8 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the HP17 and HP18 postcode area. That could mean a property on New Road, Brogan Place and Donnington Row. If your property is just outside Gibraltar, we also cover Cuddington (1 mile west), Haddenham (2 miles south-west), Chearsley (2 miles west), Kingsey (3 miles south) and Towersey (4 miles south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Aylesbury (4 miles north-east), High Wycombe (13 miles south-east), Chesham (14 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north), Amersham (15 miles south-east) and Elmhurst (5 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include St John's Hospital (1.4 miles north-east) and Dinton Castle (0.6 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Snakemoor.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Seven Stars Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Also near Gibraltar
What else we do in Gibraltar
What affects the price in Gibraltar
The cost depends on:
- How easy it is to reach
- Travel and parking
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How many samples are needed
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Photos that help
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Street parking nearby
- Cracks or breaks
- How we’d reach it
- Approximate dimensions
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site