Oxfordshire · England
Artex Removal in Littlemore
Artex removal for properties in Littlemore and Oxfordshire: removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Artex removal for Littlemore
About our artex removal in Littlemore
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation. We often deal with Artex ceilings, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses, and typical jobs are coatings scraped during DIY and landlord refurbishments.
In a smaller place like Littlemore, textured ceilings often show up when people renovate older family homes, and testing comes first. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Location
- Littlemore (OX4, OX3)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
Artex in Littlemore homes
Littlemore is about 2 miles south of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. If your Artex job is in Littlemore, let us know about access. Littlemore is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover.
If you are refurbishing a rental near Radley station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. A school like Emmanuel Christian School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
Wherever your property is in OX4 and OX3, we can help with Artex removal. Local streets include Giles Road, Astrop Lane and Grange Road; we cover every one. Littlemore sits on or near the A4074; tell us about parking if you are on a main road. Other places close to Littlemore we cover include Sandford-on-Thames (1 mile south), Blackbird Leys (1 mile east), Iffley (1 mile north), Kennington (1 mile south-west) and Cowley (1 mile north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Didcot (8 miles south), Bicester (13 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south-west), Witney (12 miles west), Thame (11 miles east) and Wantage (12 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (2.7 miles north-west) and Littlemore Hospital (within half a mile south). The countryside around Littlemore includes Headington Hill and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include John Henry Newman Academy (less than half a mile east) and The Oxford Academy (0.5 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Catherine Wheel pub (0.6 miles south)
Afterwards
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Going forward:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Send photos of the coatings
- Empty the rooms in advance
Things not to do
Test before the builders arrive.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
What happens
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and the room stays closed. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Getting ready
- Clear the way to the work area
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Dig out previous surveys
Getting a price
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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Materials, one by one
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which does not change what’s underneath.
Nearby places to Littlemore
Also in Littlemore
Options to consider in Littlemore
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
How we work in Littlemore
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Read how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Responsibilities for owners
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.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Littlemore, you have a duty to 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.
FAQs for Littlemore
Do you cover Littlemore from London?
We cover Littlemore, about 51 miles from central London.
Do older homes in Littlemore have asbestos?
If your home in Littlemore was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How much does Artex removal cost in Littlemore?
Room sizes, the method and the waste decide, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
Where asbestos turns up
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Older homes across Littlemore may have coatings added during past renovations.
What your quote should include
- How fibres will be kept down
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Whether VAT is included
Prices and what affects them
Our quotes take into account:
- How many samples are needed
- How much there is
- Access to the area
- Material and condition
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Helping us quote
For a quick quote, include:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Damaged areas
- Visible markings
- An idea of size
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site