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Artex Removal in North Moreton
Need Artex removal in North Moreton? We work across North Moreton and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings coming down
Artex removal in North Moreton
About our artex removal in North Moreton
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in North Moreton, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. People often contact us about loft conversions and extensions and rented flats before redecoration, involving coated plasterboard, textured walls and Artex ceilings.
Rural homes near North Moreton have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Where
- North Moreton (OX11)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Artex in North Moreton homes
North Moreton is about 2 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. North Moreton has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. North Moreton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. Our area stretches from North Moreton to Oxford (10 miles away).
Older homes across North Moreton may have coatings added during past renovations. Non-domestic buildings like South Moreton Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. Parts of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape are within about 6 miles of North Moreton, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Artex jobs anywhere in OX11 start with the postcode and some photos. From High Street, Elm Road and Wallingford Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Neighbouring places we cover include Mackney (1 mile east), Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (2 miles north-east), Little Wittenham (2 miles north), Wallingford (3 miles east) and Shillingford (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north-east), Wantage (10 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (13 miles east) and Grove (10 miles west).
A little further out are Brightwell Castle (1.3 miles north-east) and Pendon Museum (2.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near North Moreton include Mowbray Fields and Wittenham Clumps.
- Nearby schools include St Birinus School (2.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Bear at Home pub (under half a mile south)
The process
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Getting a price
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Materials we deal with
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Why people call us in North Moreton
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding, dry scraping or drilling releases fibres.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Flaking textured ceilings
For rented flats close to Didcot Parkway station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
What your quote should include
- The method and controls
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Whether VAT is included
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
Good to know
The usual limits are:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Responsibilities for owners
If you run a business from older premises in North Moreton, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Choosing the right option
Test, leave, cover or remove? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is normally better. Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
What you get
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
After the job
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Keeping things safe:
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Each different coating needs testing
- File the test result and waste note
- Book your plasterer after removal
What to avoid
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Common questions in North Moreton
Do you work on properties in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you cover small places like North Moreton?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you cover North Moreton?
Yes. We cover North Moreton and the surrounding area as part of Oxfordshire. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
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Can I do it myself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site