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Artex Removal in Kingston Blount
Artex removal in Kingston Blount: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Artex removal near Kingston Blount
How artex removal works in Kingston Blount
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. Common materials are swirl patterns, Artex ceilings and coated ceiling roses, and typical jobs are structural work through coated ceilings and damaged or cracked coatings.
Rural homes near Kingston Blount have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Every job comes with paperwork, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Area
- Kingston Blount (OX39)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Kingston Blount
Do you come out to small villages like Kingston Blount?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
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.
How do I get a quote?
Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is normally needed.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will advise for each room.
Is my textured ceiling in Kingston Blount asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many do not. A test will tell you.
Textured ceilings in Kingston Blount
Kingston Blount is about 4 miles south-east of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Kingston Blount, just send the postcode. Kingston Blount is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Kingston Blount to Oxford (13 miles away).
Older homes across Kingston Blount may have coatings added during past renovations. For rented flats close to Princes Risborough station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Parts of the Chilterns National Landscape are within about 3 miles of Kingston Blount, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We carry out Artex jobs all over OX39 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Pleck Lane and Old Croft Close, and Artex removal is available on all of them. We also carry out Artex jobs in Crowell (1 mile east), Oakley (1 mile north-east), Aston Rowant (1 mile south-west), Crowell Hill (1 mile south-east) and Postcombe (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also work in Oxford (13 miles west), Didcot (15 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles west), Thame (4 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south) and Benson (9 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Thame Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bald Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Cherry Tree pub (within half a mile south)
Places near Kingston Blount
What else we do in Kingston Blount
Good to know
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- We test before removal, 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.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
DIY and asbestos
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
What we deal with in Kingston Blount
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some included a little chrysotile.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
A school like Aston Rowant Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
What to look for in a quote
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- If the price includes VAT
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
The process
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. We will tell you when we have finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Clear the way to the work area
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
How to get a quote
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
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After the job
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
To avoid problems in future:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep pets away
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Keep the results and paperwork
Avoid these
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Materials we deal with
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
For managing agents and freeholders in Kingston Blount, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- What the material is and its state
- Access to the area
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- A clear close-up
- How we’d reach it
- A rough size or measurement
- An overall view
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will advise.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site