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Asbestos Artex Removal in Ilmer, Buckinghamshire
Artex removal in Ilmer and across Buckinghamshire: Artex removal, with testing first.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Damaged or cracked coatings
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Artex removal for Ilmer properties
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole than to strip the coating. We will talk you through the options for your rooms in Ilmer. We often deal with coated plasterboard, Artex ceilings and swirl patterns, and typical jobs are structural work through coated ceilings and damaged or cracked coatings.
In a village like Ilmer, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Where
- Ilmer (HP27)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Ilmer
What drives the price:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How easy it is to reach
- How much waste there is
- Parking and access charges
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- An idea of size
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Each job is priced individually. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Which option is right?
Skimming over Artex avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it smooth first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
What you get
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
Doing it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
What we deal with in Ilmer
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Loft conversions and extensions
For rented flats close to Monks Risborough station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Questions to ask before you book
- The scope of the job, in writing
- What paperwork you get
- VAT, clearly stated
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
Limits to be aware of
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- We need the room cleared
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Other materials may need their own approach
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we see
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Ilmer questions
Do you work near Monks Risborough station?
Yes, we cover Ilmer and the area towards Monks Risborough station, about 2.5 miles east.
Do you come out to small villages like Ilmer?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
Usually you can use other rooms: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
It’s an option for an intact coating: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Step by step
Our team wears protective equipment, and keep the room closed while we work. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Before we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Dig out previous surveys
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Get a quote
You will get a written quote. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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Ilmer properties and textured coatings
Ilmer is about 4 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Ilmer is within our Buckinghamshire area, whatever the size of the job. We cover 263 places in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Ilmer to Oxford (about 15 miles away).
For a school such as Longwick Church of England Combined School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. Older homes across Ilmer may have coatings added during past renovations. Parts of the Chilterns National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Ilmer, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We carry out Artex jobs all over HP27. If your property is just outside Ilmer, we also cover Longwick (1 mile south-east), Holly Green (1 mile south), Forty Green (1 mile south), Owlswick (1 mile east) and Pitch Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Aylesbury (6 miles north-east), High Wycombe (10 miles south-east), Chesham (12 miles east), Marlow (13 miles south), Amersham (13 miles east) and Beaconsfield (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Thame Community Hospital (3.6 miles west) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (3.4 miles east). The countryside around Ilmer includes Beacon Hill and Snakemoor.
What it might be made of
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note