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Artex Removal in Hethe
Looking for Artex removal in Hethe? We cover Hethe and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Rented flats before redecoration
Artex removal in Hethe
Step by step
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the work area
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let us know where we can park
Getting a price
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will advise.
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Artex removal for Hethe properties
For an asbestos coating, the room is sealed, the coating kept wet and nothing sanded or dry-scraped. From ceilings due for plastering or skimming and ceilings coming down, we cover coated plasterboard, textured walls and Artex ceilings.
In places like Hethe, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Where
- Hethe (OX27)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The quantity or area
- Travel and parking
- The survey scope
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Photos that help
Photos often save us a visit:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Cracks or breaks
- The parking area
- A picture of the whole area
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Duty holders and landlords in Hethe
If you run a business from older premises in Hethe, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Choosing the right option
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Why choose us
- Records for your files
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Covering London and the South East
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
See our prices page or our cost guide.
Places near Hethe
More for properties in Hethe
Materials we deal with
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Your questions about Artex removal in Hethe
Is the Artex in my Hethe home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
How far is Hethe from London?
Hethe is about 55 miles from central London, well within our area.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
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 quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Doing it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
After we’ve finished in Hethe
File the result and the paperwork.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Test every different coating
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
Things not to do
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Hethe properties and textured coatings
Hethe is about 4 miles north of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Hethe, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. We work in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 15 miles away.
Older homes across Hethe may have coatings added during past renovations. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Bicester North station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Anywhere in OX27, Artex removal is available. Streets in the area include Main Street and Hardwick Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Close by, we cover Fringford (1 mile south-east), Hardwick (1 mile west), Stoke Lyne (2 miles south-west), Stratton Audley (2 miles south-east) and Caversfield (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Oxford (15 miles south), Banbury (11 miles north-west), Bicester (4 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (14 miles south) and Bure Park (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Community Hospital (4.6 miles south) and Beaumont Castle (3 miles north).
- Local pubs include Whitmore Arms Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Limits to be aware of
A few things to be aware of:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site