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Asbestos Artex Removal in Ludgershall, Buckinghamshire
Looking for Artex removal in Ludgershall? We work across Ludgershall and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Landlord refurbishments
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Need Artex removal in Ludgershall?
Artex removal in Ludgershall
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. People often contact us about ceilings before skimming and flaking textured ceilings, involving coated plasterboard, coated ceiling roses and textured walls.
Village homes like those in Ludgershall have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Ludgershall (HP18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Your options compared
What are the options for Artex? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is generally best. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
What you get
- Clear advice on your options
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
See our prices page and the cost guide.
DIY and asbestos
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.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
What we do and do not cover
A few things to be aware of:
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
Artex in Ludgershall homes
Ludgershall is about 6 miles south-east of Bicester, in Buckinghamshire. Ludgershall is within our Buckinghamshire area, for Artex jobs of every size. Ludgershall is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Ludgershall to Oxford (11 miles away).
For Artex jobs in HP18, just send the postcode and a few photos. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as High Street, Salters Lane and Bicester Road, wherever it is in Ludgershall. Other places close to Ludgershall we cover include Piddington (1 mile west), Brill (2 miles south), Grendon Underwood (2 miles north-east), Blackthorn (3 miles north-west) and Edgcott (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (10 miles east), Buckingham (10 miles north), Elmhurst (10 miles east), Southcourt (10 miles east), Princes Risborough (13 miles south-east) and Haydon Hill (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bicester Community Hospital (5.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Ludgershall include Upper Ray Meadows.
The process
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked before the seals come down. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing, so there’s no confusion.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
Helpful guides
Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- How much waste there is
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How much there is
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- The parking area
- Damaged areas
- How we’d reach it
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Your questions about Artex removal in Ludgershall
Do you come out to small villages like Ludgershall?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you cover Ludgershall from London?
We cover Ludgershall, about 47 miles from central London.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings typically are not licensed.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Only once you know it’s clear. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it first, and record that it’s there.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
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.
After we’ve finished in Ludgershall
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Some practical advice:
- Each different coating needs testing
- File the test result and waste note
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Keep pets away
What to avoid
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Where asbestos turns up
Most problems come during renovation: sanding, dry scraping or drilling releases fibres.
Typical jobs in Ludgershall include:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings coming down
- Loft conversions
In older homes in Ludgershall, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Comparing quotes
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Any exclusions
- Which areas and materials are covered
What it might be made of
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Towns and villages near Ludgershall
What else we do in Ludgershall
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site