Oxfordshire · England
Artex Removal for Roke
Any pre-2000 building in Roke may contain asbestos. We offer textured coating testing and removal.
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings before downlights go in
Artex removal for Roke
Artex removal for Roke properties
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. A small sample tells you which you have, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. Whether it’s textured walls before a refit and coatings in the way of electrical work, we deal with stipple finishes, coated ceiling roses and Artex ceilings and more.
In areas like Roke, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Where
- Roke (OX10)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
After the job
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, so future work is planned properly.
Some practical advice:
- Photos help us quote
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Test every different coating
- File the test result and waste note
Don’ts
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Questions from Roke
Could my house in Roke contain asbestos?
If your home in Roke was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Either can work: the right choice depends on the room. We’ll recommend one for each room.
How much does Artex removal cost in Roke?
Room sizes, the method and the waste decide, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
Materials we deal with
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
What else we do in Roke
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- Disposal costs
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Travel and parking
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- Damaged areas
- A clear close-up
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Visible markings
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Choosing the right option
Skimming over Artex avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it smooth first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Why us?
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
Artex removal around Roke
Roke is about 7 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Roke contact us for Artex jobs. Roke is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 10 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Roke, near Church of St Helen or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Roke is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We carry out Artex jobs all over OX10. For properties just outside Roke, we cover Ewelme (2 miles south-east), Brightwell Baldwin (2 miles north-east), Chalgrove (2 miles north), Britwell Salome (3 miles east) and Watlington (4 miles east). We also cover nearby towns such as Oxford (10 miles north-west), Didcot (7 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles west), Thame (9 miles north-east), Wantage (14 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (2.4 miles north-west) and Wallingford Castle (2.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Roke include Wittenham Clumps and Ewelme Watercress Beds.
- Schools near Roke include Wallingford School (2.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Home Sweet Home pub (within half a mile north-east)
Limits to be aware of
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
What happens
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
How to get a quote
You will get a written quote. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Helpful guides
Why people call us in Roke
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, which can make them crumble.
These come up again and again:
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings before plastering
Non-domestic buildings like Benson Church of England Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Comparing quotes
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- If the price includes VAT
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
Should you do it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site