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Asbestos Artex Removal in Jericho, Oxfordshire
Need Artex removal in Jericho? We work across Jericho and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings already disturbed
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
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Artex removal in Jericho
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. From coatings scraped during DIY and flaking textured ceilings, we deal with coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and coated plasterboard and more.
In places like Jericho, textured ceilings are a common renovation find. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Where
- Jericho (OX1, OX2)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Artex removal around Jericho
Jericho is about 2 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Jericho is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you’re refurbishing flats near Oxford station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Non-domestic buildings like St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Artex jobs anywhere in OX1 and OX2 start with the postcode and some photos. That could mean a property on Abbey Road, Combe Road and Pusey Lane. You will find Jericho on the A4144, which makes it simple to get to. If your property is just outside Jericho, we also cover Walton Manor (1 mile north), St John Street area (1 mile south-east), Park Town (1 mile north-east), Norham Manor (1 mile north-east) and Osney (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (13 miles east).
A little further out are Oxford University Press Museum (less than half a mile south-east) and Clarendon Shopping Centre (0.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Jericho includes Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Harcourt Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Eckersley School of English (0.5 miles south-east) and Oxford Academy (1.1 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Rickety Press pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Somerville College Library (within half a mile east)
Nearby places to Jericho
What else we do in Jericho
Your options compared
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why people choose us
- Records for your files
- Work done to the regulations
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Prices and what affects them
Prices vary with:
- The quantity or area
- Access to the area
- Travel and parking
- The category of work
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- The access route
- The parking area
- A rough size or measurement
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will advise.
Where asbestos turns up
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.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
If your home is one of the older properties in Jericho, near St Barnabas Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
What to look for in a quote
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Suitable insurance for the work
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- The method and controls
Materials, one by one
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
What happens next
Share the paperwork with your trades.
Keeping things safe:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Keep the results and paperwork
Things not to do
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
The process
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
How to prepare
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
How to get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
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Limits to be aware of
Before booking, note that:
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We need the room cleared
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
For businesses and landlords in Jericho
If you run a business from older premises in Jericho, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Jericho: your questions answered
Do you work near Oxford station?
Yes. Oxford station is about 0.5 miles south of Jericho, and we cover both.
Could my house in Jericho contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Jericho may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
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.
Is my textured ceiling in Jericho asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings do not contain asbestos. A test will tell you.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site