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Asbestos Artex Removal in Lane End, Buckinghamshire
Worried about asbestos in Lane End? We provide testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, explained in plain English.
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Loft conversions and extensions
Artex removal in Lane End
Why people call us in Lane End
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Ceilings coming down
For a school such as Lane End Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
What your quote should include
- Suitable insurance for the work
- The documents you will receive
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
How artex removal works in Lane End
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Typical materials include stipple finishes, Artex ceilings and coated ceiling roses, and typical jobs are coatings already disturbed and damaged or cracked coatings.
In Lane End, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so test each different coating. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Area
- Lane End (HP14)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Duty holders and landlords in Lane End
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
How it works
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
How to prepare
- Dig out previous surveys
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Ask for a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Common questions in Lane End
Do you cover Lane End and the area around High Wycombe station?
Yes. High Wycombe station is about 3.8 miles east of Lane End, and we cover both.
Do textured ceilings in Lane End homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
What happens next
File the result and the paperwork.
To avoid problems in future:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Each different coating needs testing
- Give us room sizes
- Photos help us quote
Avoid these
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Test before the builders arrive.
What it costs
Our quotes take into account:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How many samples are needed
- Travel and parking
A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Photos that help
A few photos can save a site visit:
- The access route
- Approximate dimensions
- A close-up from a safe distance
- An overall view
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Can I do it myself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
The scope of Artex removal
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we deal with
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Textured ceilings in Lane End
Lane End is about 4 miles west of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Lane End has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover 263 places in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
In older homes in Lane End, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. For rented flats close to High Wycombe station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Parts of the Chilterns National Landscape are within about 5 miles of Lane End; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Wherever your property is in HP14, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Road and Elwes Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Lane End is on the B482, which makes it simple to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Wheeler End (1 mile north-west), Bolter End (1 mile north-west), Piddington (1 mile north), Frieth (1 mile south-west) and Little Frieth (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (14 miles north), High Wycombe (4 miles east), Chesham (11 miles north-east), Marlow (4 miles south-east), Amersham (11 miles east) and Beaconsfield (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Wycombe Hospital (3.3 miles east) and West Wycombe Rural (1.8 miles north). Open spaces near Lane End include Yoesden.
- Local schools include Cressex Community School (2 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Grouse & Ale (under half a mile south-west)
Weighing up your options
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Always test first. Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, because the material is clear.
How we work in Lane End
- Clear advice on your options
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
See our prices page and our cost guide.
Towns and villages near Lane End
More for properties in Lane End
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note