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Asbestos Artex Removal in Ibstone, Buckinghamshire
Artex removal in Ibstone and across Buckinghamshire: removal of textured ceilings and walls, with written paperwork.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings before plastering
Artex removal in Ibstone
After the job
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
Some practical advice:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
Avoid these
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
How artex removal works in Ibstone
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. Typical materials include coated ceiling roses, textured walls and swirl patterns, and people typically contact us about ceilings before downlights go in and structural work through coated ceilings.
In places like Ibstone, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Where
- Ibstone (HP14)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Ibstone
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
In older properties, we often see:
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings coming down
If your home is one of the older properties in Ibstone, near Church of St Nicholas or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Comparing quotes
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Any exclusions
Artex in Ibstone homes
Ibstone is about 7 miles west of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Ibstone is within our Buckinghamshire area, for Artex jobs of every size. We work in 263 places across Buckinghamshire. We work right across the region, from Ibstone to Reading (about 13 miles away).
A school like Ibstone CofE Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Saunderton station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Ibstone is within about 2 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
For Artex jobs in HP14, just send the postcode and a few photos. We also carry out Artex jobs in Northend (1 mile south-west), Turville Heath (2 miles south), Christmas Common (2 miles west), Stonor (3 miles south) and Crowell Hill (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (13 miles north), High Wycombe (7 miles east), Chesham (14 miles east), Marlow (8 miles south-east), Amersham (14 miles east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles east).
Open spaces near Ibstone include Bald Hill and Aston Rowant NNR.
- Local pubs include The Fox pub (under half a mile north-east)
Your options compared
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and it remains in place. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
How we work in Ibstone
- Clear advice on your options
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Reports and results you can share
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
What else we do in Ibstone
How we work
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- 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
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
How to prepare
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Ask for a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
What we do and don’t cover
The usual limits are:
- We need the room cleared
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Other materials may need their own approach
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
Prices and what affects them
Prices vary with:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Material and condition
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- A clear close-up
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- The access route
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Can I do it myself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
FAQs for Ibstone
Do you work on properties in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Is the Artex in my Ibstone home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Can I stay at home while you work?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note