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Artex Removal for Kingston Stert
Artex removal in Kingston Stert: textured coating testing and removal. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings coming down
- Textured walls before a refit
Artex removal in Kingston Stert
About our artex removal in Kingston Stert
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We will talk you through the options for your rooms in Kingston Stert. From extensions that cut into ceilings and landlord refurbishments, we deal with coated plasterboard, textured walls and stipple finishes and more.
In areas like Kingston Stert, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Kingston Stert (OX39)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Choosing the right option
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Test first. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
How we work in Kingston Stert
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- No removal until we know what it is
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
See our prices page and the cost guide.
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Artex in Kingston Stert homes
Kingston Stert is about 3 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Kingston Stert has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 13 miles away.
For rented flats close to Princes Risborough station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Non-domestic buildings like Aston Rowant Church of England Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. Parts of the Chilterns National Landscape are within about 4 miles of Kingston Stert, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of OX39 and the streets around it. We also carry out Artex jobs in Sydenham (1 mile north-east), Emmington (1 mile north-east), Chinnor (2 miles east), Towersey (3 miles north) and Thame (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Oxford (13 miles west), Didcot (14 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south), Benson (9 miles south-west) and Headington Quarry (11 miles west).
A little further out are Thame Museum (3.5 miles north-west) and Thame Community Hospital (3 miles north). Open spaces near Kingston Stert include Bald Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Inn (0.5 miles north)
What it might be made of
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Kingston Stert
Many trades want a test result first.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings coming down
Older homes across Kingston Stert may have coatings added during past renovations.
Comparing quotes
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Suitable insurance for the work
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
Afterwards
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Once we are done:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Send photos of the coatings
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
What to avoid
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Your questions about Artex removal in Kingston Stert
Is the Artex in my Kingston Stert home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings generally aren’t licensed.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote once we know what it contains.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both work; it depends on the room. We will explain the options.
Step by step
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Find any old asbestos reports
Getting a price
Send us the address in Kingston Stert, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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What’s included, and what isn’t
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials in Kingston Stert
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
Other services in Kingston Stert
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site