Buckinghamshire · England
Artex Removal in Owlswick
Artex removal across Owlswick, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Damaged or cracked coatings
Artex removal for Owlswick
Artex removal for Owlswick properties
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Owlswick, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Whether it’s extensions that cut into ceilings and rented homes refurbished between tenants, we deal with coated ceiling roses, textured walls and coated plasterboard and more.
In a village like Owlswick, 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.
- Area
- Owlswick (HP27)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Your options compared
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Test first. Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Why choose us
- Accredited laboratory results
- Records for your files
- Covering London and the South East
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
See our prices page and our cost guide.
The scope of Artex removal
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- Parking and access charges
- Material and condition
- Access to the area
- Disposal costs
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- An overall view
- An idea of size
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
For a quote, 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.
DIY and asbestos
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Owlswick properties and textured coatings
Owlswick is about 5 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Owlswick contact us for Artex jobs. Owlswick is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Owlswick to Oxford (about 16 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Longwick Church of England Combined School should already have records of any textured coatings. Older homes across Owlswick may have coatings added during past renovations. Parts of the Chilterns National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Owlswick; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP27, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cover Meadle (1 mile east), Longwick (1 mile south), Ilmer (1 mile west), Alscot (1 mile south-east) and Monks Risborough (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Aylesbury (5 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south-east), Chesham (11 miles east), Marlow (13 miles south), Amersham (12 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are St John's Hospital (3.7 miles north) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (2.1 miles east). Open spaces near Owlswick include Beacon Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Owlswick include Princes Risborough School (2.4 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion Public House (0.9 miles south)
Owlswick: your questions answered
Do you work near Monks Risborough station?
Yes. Monks Risborough station is about 1.5 miles south-east of Owlswick, and we cover both.
How far is Owlswick from London?
We cover Owlswick, about 37 miles from central London.
Is my textured ceiling in Owlswick asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many don’t. The only way to know is to test a sample.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Do you work in flats?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings typically aren’t licensed.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing.
Typical Artex jobs in Owlswick
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings coming down
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings before downlights go in
For rented flats close to Monks Risborough station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Comparing quotes
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- VAT, clearly stated
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Afterwards
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Some practical advice:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Test every different coating
- File the test result and waste note
- Give us room sizes
Things not to do
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
How it works
Our team wears protective equipment, and the room stays closed. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note