Buckinghamshire · England
Artex Removal for Long Crendon
Artex removal across Long Crendon, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings before skimming
Artex removal in Long Crendon
Artex removal for Long Crendon properties
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We will explain which suits your rooms. Common materials are coated plasterboard, coated ceiling roses and swirl patterns, and people normally contact us about coatings already disturbed and coatings in the way of electrical work.
In Long Crendon, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so test each different coating. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Long Crendon (HP18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in Long Crendon
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Walls before tiling
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What category of work it is
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
Looking after things afterwards
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, and you get the paperwork.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Photos help us quote
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Clear the rooms before the work
Don’ts
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
How we work
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Getting a price
Each job is priced individually. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Long Crendon properties and textured coatings
Long Crendon is about 2 miles north-west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in Long Crendon, just send the postcode. Long Crendon is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 10 miles away.
For a school such as Long Crendon School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. If your home is one of the older properties in Long Crendon, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Wherever your property is in HP18, we can help with Artex removal. Local streets include High Street, The Square and Giffard Way; we cover every one. Neighbouring places we cover include Chearsley (2 miles north-east), Thame (2 miles south-east), Moreton (3 miles south), Haddenham (3 miles east) and Cuddington (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (8 miles east), High Wycombe (15 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north), Elmhurst (9 miles north-east), Southcourt (8 miles east) and Princes Risborough (8 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Dinton Castle (4.7 miles east) and Thame Community Hospital (2.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Snakemoor.
- Local schools include Lord Williams's School (2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Eight Bells Public House (within half a mile east)
Long Crendon questions
Do textured ceilings in Long Crendon homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
How far is Long Crendon from London?
Long Crendon is about 43 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is usually needed.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both are options: the right choice depends on the room. We’ll recommend one for each room.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
More for properties in Long Crendon
Materials, one by one
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Limits to be aware of
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- We need the room cleared
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- What the material is and its state
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Travel and parking
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Helping us quote
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Damaged areas
- Visible markings
- An idea of size
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
Should you do it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Weighing up your options
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why choose us
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Covering London and the South East
- No removal until we know what it is
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note