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Asbestos Artex Removal in Middle Claydon, Buckinghamshire
Worried about asbestos in Middle Claydon? We provide removal of textured ceilings and walls, explained in plain English.
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Need Artex removal in Middle Claydon?
About our artex removal in Middle Claydon
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Middle Claydon. From coatings damaged by DIY and ceilings before downlights go in, we deal with stipple finishes, textured walls and Artex ceilings.
In towns and villages like Middle Claydon, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Location
- Middle Claydon (MK18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What it might be made of
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Limits to be aware of
Some limits to bear in mind:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- We need the room cleared
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Middle Claydon
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
The process
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. The work area is kept clear while we are working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Getting ready
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
How to get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form; it helps us quote accurately.
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What we deal with in Middle Claydon
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings before downlights go in
Non-domestic buildings like East Claydon Church of England School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Before you book anyone
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- The scope of the job, in writing
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
Middle Claydon properties and textured coatings
Middle Claydon is about 5 miles south of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. We work across Middle Claydon and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover 263 places across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Middle Claydon to Oxford (17 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Middle Claydon, near Church of All Saints or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Artex jobs anywhere in MK18 start with the postcode and some photos. Other places close to Middle Claydon we cover include Botolph Claydon (1 mile south-east), East Claydon (1 mile east), Steeple Claydon (1 mile north-west), Adstock (3 miles north-east) and Padbury (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Aylesbury (10 miles south-east), Elmhurst (9 miles south-east), Southcourt (10 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (15 miles south), Haydon Hill (8 miles south-east) and Turnfurlong (11 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Buckingham Community Hospital (5.4 miles north). The countryside around Middle Claydon includes Calvert Jubilee.
Which option is right?
Skimming over Artex avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it smooth first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why us?
- Clear written quotes
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Identify first, remove only when needed
See how we price jobs and our cost guide.
How we price Artex removal
The cost depends on:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How much waste there is
- How easy it is to reach
- The type of material and its condition
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Sending photos
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Where we could park
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Labels, if any
- Cracks or breaks
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
After the job
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, and you get the paperwork.
To avoid problems in future:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Keep pets away
Don’ts
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Your questions about Artex removal in Middle Claydon
Could my house in Middle Claydon contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do textured ceilings in Middle Claydon homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
How can I get a price?
Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will advise for each room.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
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Also in Middle Claydon
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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