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Artex Removal in Micklefield
Found something that might be asbestos in Micklefield? Our service covers testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, with clear advice at each step.
- Loft conversions
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Landlord refurbishments
Asbestos help in Micklefield
Artex removal near Micklefield
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. From loft conversions and extensions and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights, we deal with stipple finishes, textured walls and coated ceiling roses.
In areas like Micklefield, textured ceilings are a common renovation find. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Where
- Micklefield (HP13, HP10, HP11)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Responsibilities for owners
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
For managing agents and freeholders in Micklefield, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Typical Artex jobs in Micklefield
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some included a little chrysotile.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Coatings already disturbed
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings coming down
In older homes in Micklefield, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Questions to ask before you book
- The method and controls
- The documents you’ll receive
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- What category of work it is
Textured ceilings in Micklefield
Micklefield is about 1 mile east of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Wherever your property is in Micklefield, tell us the postcode and what you need. Micklefield is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we work. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 17 miles away.
For a school such as Kings Wood School and Nursery, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. If you’re refurbishing a rental near High Wycombe station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Parts of the Chilterns National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Micklefield; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We cover Artex jobs across the HP13, HP10 and HP11 postcode area. Streets in the area include Cock Lane, Colne Road and Baring Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. We also carry out Artex jobs in Totteridge (1 mile west), Tylers Green (1 mile north-east), Wycombe Marsh (1 mile south), Terriers (1 mile north-west) and Hazlemere (1 mile north). We also cover nearby towns such as Aylesbury (14 miles north), Chesham (7 miles north-east), Marlow (5 miles south-west), Amersham (6 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (3 miles south-east) and Chalfont St Peter (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Eden (1.7 miles west) and Hospital of St John the Baptist (1.2 miles west). The countryside around Micklefield includes Gomm's Wood.
- Local schools include Highcrest Academy (0.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Dolphin Eye pub (0.7 miles north-west)
Options to consider in Micklefield
Test, leave, cover or remove? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is typically better. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why choose us
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Across London and the South East
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
Questions from Micklefield
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Is the Artex in my Micklefield home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You will get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
You can, if it’s intact: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. Often you can stay in other rooms.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Should you do it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
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.
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What happens next
The surface is left ready for making good.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Book your plasterer after removal
What to avoid
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- What the material is and its state
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Street parking nearby
- The access route
- A clear close-up
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
The process
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, with no sanding or dry scraping. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Let us know where we can park
Ask for a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Read more
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note