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Artex Removal in Great Holcombe
Artex removal in Great Holcombe: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Artex removal for Great Holcombe
Artex removal in Great Holcombe
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Great Holcombe. We often deal with coated plasterboard, Artex ceilings and stipple finishes, and people usually contact us about ceilings before downlights go in and coatings scraped during DIY.
Village homes like those in Great Holcombe have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Where
- Great Holcombe (OX10)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Weighing up your options
A low price may mean shortcuts, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
How we work in Great Holcombe
- Clear written quotes
- Records for your files
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Read how we quote or the cost guide.
Textured ceilings in Great Holcombe
Great Holcombe is about 3 miles north of Benson, in Oxfordshire. Great Holcombe has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Great Holcombe is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Great Holcombe to Oxford (8 miles away).
Great Holcombe is within about 8 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We carry out Artex jobs all over OX10. Nearby, we also cover Newington (1 mile north), Drayton St Leonard (1 mile west), Brookhampton (1 mile north), Stadhampton (1 mile north) and Berrick Salome (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (8 miles north-west), Didcot (7 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles west), Thame (9 miles north-east), Wantage (14 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Brightwell Castle (4 miles south-west) and Littlemore Hospital (5.8 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Wells Farm and Wittenham Clumps.
- Local pubs include The Catherine Wheel pub (0.7 miles west)
What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How easy it is to reach
- Parking and access charges
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Helping us quote
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Where we could park
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Visible markings
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Looking after things afterwards
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, with a consignment note.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- File the test result and waste note
- Give us room sizes
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Empty the rooms in advance
What to avoid
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Why people call us in Great Holcombe
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Older homes across Great Holcombe may have coatings added during past renovations.
What your quote should include
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- If the price includes VAT
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Whether the job needs notifying
Nearby places to Great Holcombe
Other services in Great Holcombe
What we do and do not cover
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
How it works
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Before we arrive
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Ensure we can get to the area
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Related guides
What it might be made of
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Questions from Great Holcombe
Is asbestos common in Great Holcombe homes?
If your home in Great Holcombe was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover small places like Great Holcombe?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then get advice.
Doing it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note