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Artex Removal for Mapledurham
Artex removal in Mapledurham and across Oxfordshire: removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings coming down
- Flaking textured ceilings
Artex removal in Mapledurham
About our artex removal in Mapledurham
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. Typical materials include coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and swirl patterns, and typical jobs are extensions that cut into ceilings and ceilings coming down.
In a village like Mapledurham, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Area
- Mapledurham (RG8, RG4, RG31)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Also near Mapledurham
Mapledurham properties and textured coatings
Mapledurham is about 3 miles west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Properties in Mapledurham range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Mapledurham is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work.
For a school such as Purley CofE Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. If you’re refurbishing flats near Tilehurst station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Artex jobs anywhere in RG8, RG4 and RG31 start with the postcode and some photos. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as St Mary's Avenue, Park Walk and The Short. Neighbouring places we cover include Purley on Thames (1 mile south-west), Trench Green (1 mile north-east), Tilehurst (2 miles south), Chazey Heath (2 miles east) and Norcot (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Didcot (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Benson (10 miles north), Wallingford (9 miles north-west), Great Western Park (13 miles north-west) and Watlington (11 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.4 miles south-east) and Battle Hospital (2.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Mapledurham includes South Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Denefield School (1.2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Roebuck pub (0.8 miles south)
What happens next
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Each different coating needs testing
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Give us room sizes
Things not to do
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
The scope of Artex removal
Worth knowing before booking:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- We need the room cleared
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
Typical Artex jobs in Mapledurham
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling isn’t automatically asbestos.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Ceilings before skimming
- Landlord refurbishments
- Walls before tiling
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Older homes across Mapledurham may have coatings added during past renovations.
What your quote should include
- The scope of the job, in writing
- VAT, clearly stated
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Whether the job needs notifying
The process
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Dig out previous surveys
- Clear the way to the work area
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Ask for a quote
Send us the address in Mapledurham, a description and some photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will reply with a quote.
Helpful guides
What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Disposal costs
- Travel and parking
- Licensed or non-licensed
- What the material is and its state
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Photos that help
For a quick quote, include:
- Where we could park
- An idea of size
- Visible markings
- Cracks or breaks
Each job is priced individually. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Mapledurham questions
Do older homes in Mapledurham have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you come out to small villages like Mapledurham?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Weighing up your options
Test, leave, cover or remove? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is normally best. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why us?
- Clear written quotes
- No removal until we know what it is
- Work done to the regulations
- Accredited laboratory results
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site