Oxfordshire · England
Artex Removal for Marston
Artex removal in Marston: textured coating testing and removal. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings before plastering
Need Artex removal in Marston?
How artex removal works in Marston
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Whether it’s ceilings due to be knocked through or removed and extensions that cut into ceilings, we deal with Artex ceilings, swirl patterns and coated plasterboard.
In places like Marston, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Location
- Marston (OX3, OX2)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Marston properties and textured coatings
Marston is about 2 miles north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Marston contact us for Artex jobs. Marston is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover.
For rented flats close to Oxford station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Older homes across Marston may have coatings added during past renovations.
For Artex jobs in OX3 and OX2, just send the postcode and a few photos. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Back Lane, Mill Lane and Butts Lane. For properties just outside Marston, we cover Northway (1 mile south-east), New Marston (1 mile south), Norham Manor (1 mile south-west), Summertown (1 mile west) and North Oxford (1 mile west). We also cover nearby towns such as Didcot (12 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south), Witney (11 miles west), Carterton (15 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Pitt Rivers Museum (1.5 miles south-west) and Oxford Castle (2.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Marston include Headington Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
- Nearby schools include Swan School (under half a mile south-west) and Oxford Academy (1.1 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Victoria Arms (0.5 miles west)
- Local facilities include St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library (1.3 miles south-west)
How it works
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Getting ready
- Let us know where we can park
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Let us know if something’s broken
Getting a price
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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What we do and don’t cover
A few things to be aware of:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
FAQs for Marston
How far is Marston from London?
Marston is about 53 miles from central London, well within our area.
Is asbestos common in Marston homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Marston may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but don’t sand it first, and record that it’s there.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we will arrange to see it.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Can I do it myself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
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.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Typical Artex jobs in Marston
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, so they may start to flake.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings before downlights go in
A school like St Nicholas Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
What your quote should include
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- How fibres will be kept down
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
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Your options compared
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 usually best. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Why choose us
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Clear written quotes
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Clear advice on your options
Take a look at how we quote or published price ranges.
How we price Artex removal
What drives the price:
- How much waste there is
- The category of work
- Access to the area
- Material and condition
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Sending photos
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A rough size or measurement
- Damaged areas
- Street parking nearby
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site