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Asbestos Artex Removal in Henwood, Oxfordshire
Artex removal across Henwood, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
Asbestos help in Henwood
For landlords, agents and businesses
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Henwood must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
If you run a business from older premises in Henwood, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Artex removal in Henwood
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. We often deal with swirl patterns, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses, and people generally contact us about flaking textured ceilings and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed.
In places like Henwood, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Where
- Henwood (OX1)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
After the job
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Test every different coating
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
Things not to do
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
How we price Artex removal
Every quote reflects:
- The size of the job
- Material and condition
- How easy it is to reach
- The category of work
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Sending photos
Photos often save us a visit:
- Cracks or breaks
- A picture of the whole area
- A close-up from a safe distance
- An idea of size
You will get a written quote. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
Henwood properties and textured coatings
Henwood is about 3 miles north-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your property is in Henwood, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we will quote. We work in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire.
If you are refurbishing a rental near Oxford station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. In older homes in Henwood, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Here we cover the OX1 postcode area. That could mean a property on Cumnor Road, Hill View Lane and White Hill Lane or the roads around them. If your property is just outside Henwood, we also cover Wootton (1 mile south), Cumnor (1 mile north-west), Chawley (1 mile north), Appleton (2 miles west) and Dean Court (2 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Oxford (5 miles north-east), Didcot (8 miles south-east), Bicester (15 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles south-east), Witney (9 miles north-west) and Carterton (12 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Westgate Shopping Centre (3.5 miles north-east) and The Story Museum (3.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Henwood include Cumnor Hill and Lashford Lane Fen.
- Schools near Henwood include Matthew Arnold School (2.1 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bystander pub (0.6 miles south)
Towns and villages near Henwood
Can I do it myself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Good to know
A few things to be aware of:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We need the room cleared
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
How we work
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked before the seals come down. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Getting ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Ensure we can get to the area
How to get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
Helpful guides
Common questions in Henwood
How far is Henwood from London?
Henwood is about 55 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do textured ceilings in Henwood homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
How can I get a price?
Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
Why people call us in Henwood
Most problems come during renovation: sanding, dry scraping or drilling.
Typical jobs in Henwood include:
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings coming down
A school like Wootton St Peter's Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
What to look for in a quote
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The scope of the job, in writing
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- If the price includes VAT
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note