Buckinghamshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Latimer, Buckinghamshire
Artex removal in Latimer, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Artex removal in Latimer
Artex removal for Latimer properties
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. Typical jobs include structural work through coated ceilings and coatings already disturbed, including Artex ceilings, textured walls and swirl patterns.
Rural homes near Latimer have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Location
- Latimer (HP5)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Your options compared
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Why people choose us
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Reports and results you can share
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
Looking after things afterwards
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, so future work is planned properly.
A few practical points:
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Each different coating needs testing
- Empty the rooms in advance
Things not to do
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Good to know
A few things to be aware of:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Textured ceilings in Latimer
Latimer is about 2 miles east of Amersham, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in Latimer, just send the postcode. Latimer is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our area stretches from Latimer to London (23 miles away).
For rented flats close to Chalfont & Latimer station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Non-domestic buildings like Little Chalfont Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. Parts of the Chilterns National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Latimer, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Here we cover the HP5 postcode area. Whether your property is on Spring Close, The Grove and The Ridings or a nearby road, the process is the same. Neighbouring places we cover include Little Chalfont (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (15 miles north-west), High Wycombe (9 miles south-west), Chesham (3 miles north-west), Marlow (12 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (6 miles south-west) and Chalfont St Peter (5 miles south).
A little further out are Amersham Hospital (3.1 miles south-west) and Amersham Fair Organ Museum (1.7 miles west). Open spaces near Latimer include Sarratt Bottom nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include Dr Challoner's High School (1.2 miles south-west)
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Latimer must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Where asbestos turns up
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Ceilings coming down
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
If your home is one of the older properties in Latimer, near Church of St Mary Magdalene or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
What your quote should include
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Any exclusions
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- Material and condition
- The category of work
- How easy it is to reach
- The number of samples or the size of the building
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- Visible markings
- The access route
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The parking area
Every job is quoted in writing. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
Doing it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
What happens
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- 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
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Getting a price
Send us the address in Latimer, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
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Common questions in Latimer
Do you cover Latimer from London?
Latimer is about 23 miles from central London, well within our area.
Is asbestos common in Latimer homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Latimer can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is generally needed.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. To do that, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both are options: the right choice depends on the room. We’ll advise room by room.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Nearby places to Latimer
Other services in Latimer
- 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