Buckinghamshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Horsenden, Buckinghamshire
Any pre-2000 building in Horsenden may contain asbestos. We offer Artex removal, with testing first.
- Loft conversions
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Artex removal near Horsenden
Artex removal for Horsenden properties
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole than to strip the coating. We’ll talk you through the options for your rooms in Horsenden. Whether it’s coatings scraped during DIY and ceilings before downlights go in, we deal with Artex ceilings, stipple finishes and textured walls.
In a village like Horsenden, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Where
- Horsenden (HP27)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
A few things to be aware of:
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Other materials may need their own approach
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
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How we price Artex removal
When we quote, we look at:
- Disposal costs
- The size of the job
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How many samples are needed
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Sending photos
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Street parking nearby
- Visible markings
- A photo of the whole area
- Cracks or breaks
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Your options compared
What are the options for Artex? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is generally better. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why choose us
- Accredited laboratory results
- Across London and the South East
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Where asbestos turns up
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Loft conversions
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Princes Risborough station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What your quote should include
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- What paperwork you get
- What category of work it is
- What isn’t included
Materials, one by one
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
FAQs for Horsenden
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you cover Horsenden and the area around Princes Risborough station?
Yes, we cover Horsenden, including the streets around Princes Risborough station.
Do you work in flats?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote once we know what it contains.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional.
What happens next
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
To avoid problems in future:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
Don’ts
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Test before the builders arrive.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
If your business premises in Horsenden were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Artex in Horsenden homes
Horsenden is about 5 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Horsenden contact us for Artex jobs. Horsenden is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 16 miles away.
In older homes in Horsenden, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Non-domestic buildings like Princes Risborough School should already have records of any textured coatings. Parts of the Chilterns National Landscape are within about 5 miles of Horsenden, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Anywhere in HP27, we can help with Artex removal. Other places close to Horsenden we cover include Bledlow (1 mile south-west), Princes Risborough (1 mile east), Pitch Green (1 mile west), Alscot (1 mile north-east) and Longwick (1 mile north). We also cover nearby towns such as Aylesbury (7 miles north), High Wycombe (8 miles south-east), Chesham (10 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south), Amersham (11 miles east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Thame Community Hospital (5.3 miles west) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (2.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Beacon Hill.
- Nearby schools include Princes Risborough Primary School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Bird in Hand pub (0.6 miles east)
What happens
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
How to get a quote
To get a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Related guides
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site