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Artex Removal in Shellingford
Looking for Artex removal in Shellingford? We cover Shellingford and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings coming down
- Rented flats before redecoration
Artex removal in Shellingford
What happens next
Share the paperwork with your trades.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Send photos of the coatings
Things not to do
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
About our artex removal in Shellingford
Planning a renovation in Shellingford with textured ceilings? Test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. We often deal with textured walls, Artex ceilings and swirl patterns, and people normally contact us about ceilings due for plastering or skimming and textured walls before a refit.
Village homes like those in Shellingford have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Location
- Shellingford (SN7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Shellingford: your questions answered
How far is Shellingford from London?
We cover Shellingford, about 63 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small villages like Shellingford?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Can I just skim over it?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but do not sand it first, and record that it’s there.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We’ll give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
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.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
What does licensed work mean?
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.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Artex removal around Shellingford
Shellingford is about 6 miles north-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. In Shellingford, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Shellingford to Oxford (about 15 miles away).
For a school such as Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
For Artex jobs in SN7, just send the postcode and a few photos. Streets in the area include Church Street and Fernham Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Close by, we cover Stanford in the Vale (1 mile east), Hatford (2 miles north-east), Baulking (2 miles south), Bow (2 miles east) and Fernham (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Oxford (15 miles north-east), Didcot (13 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles east), Witney (10 miles north), Carterton (9 miles north) and Wantage (6 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Faringdon Castle (1.9 miles north-west) and Faringdon Museum (2.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Badbury Hill.
- Nearby schools include Faringdon Community College (2.2 miles west)
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- The quantity or area
- How much waste there is
- The type of material and its condition
- Travel and parking
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- A rough size or measurement
- Damaged areas
- A photo of the whole area
- Street parking nearby
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Good to know
So you know what to expect:
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
DIY and asbestos
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
What else we do in Shellingford
How we work
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and the room stays closed. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
How to prepare
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Let us know where we can park
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
Getting a price
You will get a written quote. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
What we deal with in Shellingford
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, which can make them crumble.
In older properties, we often see:
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings coming down
Older homes across Shellingford may have coatings added during past renovations.
Comparing quotes
- The method and controls
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- VAT, clearly stated
- Any exclusions
A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which does not change what’s underneath.
- 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