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Asbestos Artex Removal in New Town, Oxfordshire
Need Artex removal in New Town? We work across New Town and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Textured walls before a refit
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Need Artex removal in New Town?
Common reasons for Artex jobs in New Town
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
These come up again and again:
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Non-domestic buildings like Basildon C.E. Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any exclusions
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
Artex removal near New Town
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, across New Town. We often deal with coated ceiling roses, stipple finishes and coated plasterboard, and people typically contact us about ceilings due for plastering or skimming and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights.
In places like New Town, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Where
- New Town (RG8)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
After we have finished in New Town
File the result and the paperwork.
To avoid problems in future:
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Each different coating needs testing
- Photos help us quote
Don’ts
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Responsibilities for owners
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Limits to be aware of
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
How we work
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Getting a price
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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What it costs
The cost depends on:
- The survey scope
- How easy it is to reach
- How much waste there is
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- The parking area
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Labels, if any
- An overall view
Every job is quoted in writing. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
New Town: your questions answered
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the North Wessex Downs 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 New Town home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Can I just skim over it?
You can, if it’s intact: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Don’t sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Your options compared
A test before removal can save money: a clear result means normal methods. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why us?
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Waste paperwork for every removal
Read how we quote or the cost guide.
Textured ceilings in New Town
New Town is about 7 miles west of Reading, in Oxfordshire. New Town has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 7 miles away.
For rented flats close to Pangbourne station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Older homes across New Town may have coatings added during past renovations. Parts of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape are within about 6 miles of New Town, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Anywhere in RG8, Artex removal is available. Whether your property is on Wakemans and Pangbourne Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also carry out Artex jobs in Upper Basildon (1 mile north-west), Stubbles (2 miles west), Burnt Hill (3 miles west), Ashampstead (3 miles west) and Ashampstead Green (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also work in Didcot (10 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Wantage (15 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (10 miles east), Benson (10 miles north) and Tilehurst (4 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Yattendon Castle (3.5 miles west) and Battle Hospital (5.7 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Hosehill Lake and Hartslock.
- Schools near New Town include St Andrew's School (1 mile south)
- Nearby, you will find The Beehive pub (0.5 miles west)
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note