Milton Keynes · England
Artex Removal for Great Horwood
Buildings in Great Horwood built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Loft conversions
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Artex removal near Great Horwood
Artex removal for Great Horwood properties
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We will explain which suits your rooms. Typical materials include coated plasterboard, textured walls and swirl patterns, and typical jobs are rented homes refurbished between tenants and ceilings before skimming.
Village homes like those in Great Horwood have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so you know where you stand.
- Location
- Great Horwood (MK17)
- County
- Milton Keynes
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Doing it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Artex in Great Horwood homes
Great Horwood is about 5 miles east of Buckingham, in Milton Keynes. Great Horwood is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in 73 places in Milton Keynes. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 22 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Great Horwood, near Church of St James or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
This part of Milton Keynes takes in MK17, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as High Street, The Green and Willow Road. If your property is just outside Great Horwood, we also cover Little Horwood (1 mile east), Nash (2 miles north), Winslow (2 miles south), Whaddon (3 miles north-east) and Swanbourne (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Milton Keynes (6 miles north-east), Bletchley (6 miles east), Newport Pagnell (10 miles north-east), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (7 miles east), Furzton (5 miles north-east) and Whitehouse (5 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Buckingham Community Hospital (5 miles north-west) and Drayton Parslow Mound (4.2 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Buckingham Sand Pit.
- Schools near Great Horwood include Sir Thomas Fremantle School (1.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Where asbestos turns up
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Non-domestic buildings like Great Horwood Church of England School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Comparing quotes
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Whether the job needs notifying
The scope of Artex removal
What’s in and what’s out:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other materials may need their own approach
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
What we deal with
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
What affects the price in Great Horwood
Our quotes take into account:
- The quantity or area
- The type of material and its condition
- How easy it is to reach
- The survey scope
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- An overall view
- Cracks or breaks
- The access route
- Street parking nearby
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Choosing the right option
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why us?
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Take a look at how we price jobs or published price ranges.
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Great Horwood questions
Do you come out to small villages like Great Horwood?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
How far is Great Horwood from London?
We cover Great Horwood, about 47 miles from central London.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
How much does Artex removal cost in Great Horwood?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. We will give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
How we work
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, and keep the coating damp as we work. The work area is kept clear while we are working.
- 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
- 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
- Clear the way to the work area
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Warn neighbours if needed
Get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Helpful guides
Looking after things afterwards
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Once we’re done:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Keep pets away
- Each different coating needs testing
Don’ts
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site