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Artex Removal in Little Wittenham
Artex removal in Little Wittenham, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Flaking textured ceilings
Asbestos help in Little Wittenham
Artex in Little Wittenham homes
Little Wittenham is about 3 miles north-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Properties in Little Wittenham range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Little Wittenham is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 8 miles away.
Older homes across Little Wittenham may have coatings added during past renovations. For a school such as Long Wittenham (Church of England) Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Artex jobs anywhere in OX14 start with the postcode and some photos. Close by, we cover Dorchester (1 mile north-east), Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (2 miles south-east), Burcot (2 miles north), Shillingford (2 miles east) and Berinsfield (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Oxford (8 miles north), Didcot (3 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north-east), Wantage (11 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Abingdon Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-west) and Brightwell Castle (1.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Mowbray Fields and Wittenham Clumps.
How artex removal works in Little Wittenham
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. We often deal with swirl patterns, textured walls and Artex ceilings, and people usually contact us about ceilings before skimming and landlord refurbishments.
Village homes like those in Little Wittenham have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Location
- Little Wittenham (OX14)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and don’t cover
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- 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.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
Where asbestos turns up
Most problems come during renovation: sanding, dry scraping or drilling releases fibres.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings before skimming
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Loft conversions
For rented flats close to Appleford station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Before you book anyone
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- VAT, clearly stated
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Whether the job needs notifying
Step by step
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Dig out previous surveys
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- The type of material and its condition
- How much waste there is
- How much there is
- How many samples are needed
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Helping us quote
Helpful photos:
- Approximate dimensions
- The parking area
- Visible markings
- A close-up from a safe distance
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
FAQs for Little Wittenham
Do textured ceilings in Little Wittenham homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
How far is Little Wittenham from London?
We cover Little Wittenham, about 48 miles from central London.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
Generally you can use other rooms: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Can I do it myself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Duty holders and landlords in Little Wittenham
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Little Wittenham must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
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After we’ve finished in Little Wittenham
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Keeping things safe:
- Photos help us quote
- Book your plasterer after removal
- File the test result and waste note
- Each different coating needs testing
What to avoid
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site