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Artex Removal in Kingsey
Any pre-2000 building in Kingsey may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers Artex removal, with testing first.
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings already disturbed
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Artex removal in Kingsey
What happens
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. We’ll tell you when we’ve finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Getting a price
Each job is priced individually. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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How artex removal works in Kingsey
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. People often contact us about coatings damaged by DIY and ceilings before plastering, including swirl patterns, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses.
In areas like Kingsey, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Every job comes with paperwork, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Location
- Kingsey (HP17)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Access to the area
- What the material is and its state
- Waste quantity and disposal
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Photos that help
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A rough size or measurement
- Labels, if any
- A clear close-up
- The access route
Every job is quoted in writing. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
What happens next
File the result and the paperwork.
Once we are done:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Give us room sizes
- Send photos of the coatings
Avoid these
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Limits to be aware of
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and doesn’t cover:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
More for properties in Kingsey
Textured ceilings in Kingsey
Kingsey is about 2 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in Kingsey, just send the postcode. We work in 263 places in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Kingsey to Oxford (about 13 miles away).
Older homes across Kingsey may have coatings added during past renovations. A school like Haddenham St Mary's Church of England School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. Parts of the Chilterns National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Kingsey; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
For Artex jobs in HP17, just send the postcode and a few photos. Whether your property is on Risborough Road and Haddenham Road or a nearby road, we can help. For properties just outside Kingsey, we cover Towersey (1 mile south-west), Haddenham (1 mile north), Thame (2 miles west), Gibraltar (3 miles north) and Cuddington (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (6 miles north-east), High Wycombe (11 miles south-east), Chesham (14 miles east), Marlow (14 miles south-east), Amersham (15 miles east) and Elmhurst (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Dinton Castle (3.2 miles north-east) and Thame Museum (2.5 miles west). Open spaces near Kingsey include Snakemoor.
- Pubs nearby include The Rose & Thistle pub (0.8 miles north)
Materials we deal with
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Where asbestos turns up
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some included a little chrysotile.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Loft conversions and extensions
If you’re refurbishing flats near Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
What to look for in a quote
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Any exclusions
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
Should you do it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Common questions in Kingsey
Do you come out to small villages like Kingsey?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both work; it depends on the room. We’ll advise for each room.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Which option is right?
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Always test first. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Why choose us
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Clear advice on your options
- Reports and results you can share
Read our prices page and published price ranges.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site