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Artex Removal in Henley-on-Thames
Artex removal across Henley-on-Thames and nearby. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
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Artex removal near Henley-on-Thames
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. People often contact us about loft conversions and extensions and flaking textured ceilings, involving swirl patterns, coated plasterboard and Artex ceilings.
In towns and villages like Henley-on-Thames, textured ceilings are a common renovation find. Every job comes with paperwork, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Where
- Henley-on-Thames (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How we work
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked before the seals come down. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- 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
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
How to get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
Helpful guides
Can I do it myself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
After the job
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Test every different coating
- Keep pets away
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
Avoid these
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
If you manage or own a block in Henley-on-Thames, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
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Other services in Henley-on-Thames
Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Rented flats before redecoration
Non-domestic buildings like Trinity Church of England Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Comparing quotes
- How fibres will be kept down
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What is not included
- The documents you’ll receive
Henley-on-Thames properties and textured coatings
Henley-on-Thames is about 5 miles north-east of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Henley-on-Thames is within our Oxfordshire area, for Artex jobs of every size. Henley-on-Thames is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Henley-on-Thames to Reading (7 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing flats near Henley-On-Thames station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. In older homes in Henley-on-Thames, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Parts of the Chilterns National Landscape are within about 8 miles of Henley-on-Thames; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the RG9 postcode area. Your property could be on Station Road, Market Place and Normanstead or the roads around them. Being close to the A321 and A4130, Henley-on-Thames is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also cover Harpsden (1 mile south), Harpsden Bottom (1 mile south-west), Lower Assendon (2 miles north-west), Shiplake Cross (2 miles south) and Binfield Heath (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Thame (15 miles north), Benson (10 miles north-west), Chinnor (12 miles north), Tilehurst (7 miles south-west), Wallingford (11 miles north-west) and Little Heath (8 miles south-west). Henley-on-Thames is one of the larger places we cover in Oxfordshire, with every kind of building, from homes to workplaces.
Other landmarks nearby include Frazer Nash Archives (0.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Henley-on-Thames include Sonning Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
- Schools near Henley-on-Thames include Rupert House School (0.6 miles north) and Gillotts School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Saracen's Head pub (less than half a mile north-west)
What it costs
Our quotes take into account:
- Travel and parking
- How easy it is to reach
- How much waste there is
- What the material is and its state
Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
What to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The access route
- Where we could park
- Visible markings
Every job is quoted in writing. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Henley-on-Thames: your questions answered
Do you work on properties in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Could my house in Henley-on-Thames contain asbestos?
Any home in Henley-on-Thames built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote once we know what it contains.
Do you work in Henley-on-Thames?
Yes, we do: Henley-on-Thames is within the area we cover in Oxfordshire. Send the postcode and a few photos and we’ll quote.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Usually not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Which option is right?
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
What you get
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- No removal until we know what it is
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
What it might be made of
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site