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Asbestos Artex Removal in Merton, Oxfordshire
Artex removal for Merton: removal of textured ceilings and walls. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Get a quote for Merton
Limits to be aware of
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Other materials may need their own approach
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials in Merton
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
About our artex removal in Merton
For an asbestos coating, the room is sealed, the coating kept wet and nothing sanded or dry-scraped. Typical jobs include ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and ceilings due for plastering or skimming, involving Artex ceilings, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns.
In towns and villages like Merton, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Area
- Merton (OX25)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Merton properties and textured coatings
Merton is about 3 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Merton contact us for Artex jobs. We work in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 8 miles away.
If you’re refurbishing flats near Bicester Village station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX25. Neighbouring places we cover include Fencott (1 mile south), Murcott (1 mile south-east), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile south-west), Wendlebury (2 miles north-west) and Lower Arncott (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (8 miles south), Bicester (3 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south), Witney (15 miles west), Thame (11 miles south-east) and Kidlington (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (2.9 miles north) and Bicester Avenue (2.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include The Old Plough pub (within half a mile south)
Merton: your questions answered
Do you come out to small villages like Merton?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do textured ceilings in Merton homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
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.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote once we know what it contains.
Step by step
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Tell us about parking and access
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Find any old asbestos reports
Get a quote
Each job is priced individually. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
Helpful guides
What happens next
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
Keeping things safe:
- Test every different coating
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Send photos of the coatings
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
What to avoid
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Where asbestos turns up
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, which can make them crumble.
These come up again and again:
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings before skimming
- Flaking textured ceilings
If your home is one of the older properties in Merton, near Church of St Swithin or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Comparing quotes
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- The method and controls
- What category of work it is
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
Options to consider in Merton
A test before removal can save money: a clear result means normal methods. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why us?
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Read our prices page and published price ranges.
Should you do it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
What affects the price in Merton
When we quote, we look at:
- Material and condition
- Disposal costs
- The quantity or area
- How easy it is to reach
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Approximate dimensions
- Visible markings
- Street parking nearby
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
More for properties in Merton
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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