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Artex Removal in North Aston
Artex removal in North Aston, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings before downlights go in
Artex removal in North Aston
Why people call us in North Aston
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights releases fibres.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Loft conversions
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings already disturbed
In older homes in North Aston, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
What to look for in a quote
- The method and controls
- Suitable insurance for the work
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
Artex removal in North Aston
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. Typical jobs include ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and damaged or cracked coatings, including stipple finishes, swirl patterns and Artex ceilings.
In a village like North Aston, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- North Aston (OX25)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
North Aston properties and textured coatings
North Aston is about 7 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your property is in North Aston, tell us the postcode and what you need. We work in all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 15 miles away.
If you’re refurbishing flats near Heyford station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Here we cover the OX25 postcode area. Streets in the area include The Green and Somerton Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Nearby, we also cover Dane Hill (1 mile west), Duns Tew (1 mile west), Middle Aston (1 mile south), Deddington (2 miles north) and Steeple Aston (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Oxford (15 miles south), Banbury (7 miles north), Bicester (8 miles south-east), Witney (14 miles south-west), Kidlington (9 miles south) and Headington Quarry (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Deddington Castle (1.7 miles north).
North Aston questions
Could my house in North Aston contain asbestos?
If your home in North Aston was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do textured ceilings in North Aston homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both work; it depends on the room. We will advise for each room.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
How do I get a quote?
Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Can I just skim over it?
You can, if it’s intact: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
What happens
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. We will tell you when we have finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- 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
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
Getting a price
Each job is priced individually. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
Looking after things afterwards
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
Keeping things safe:
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- File the test result and waste note
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Each different coating needs testing
What to avoid
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
What affects the price in North Aston
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The size of the job
- Parking and access charges
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The category of work
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Sending photos
For a quick quote, include:
- Visible markings
- A clear close-up
- Cracks or breaks
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Responsibilities for owners
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
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.
A closer look at the materials
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- We need the room cleared
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
Weighing up your options
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Why choose us
- Covering London and the South East
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Records for your files
Take a look at how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Also near North Aston
Other services in North Aston
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site