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Artex Removal for Shenington
Looking for Artex removal in Shenington? We work across Shenington and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
Asbestos help in Shenington
About our artex removal in Shenington
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. Typical materials include coated ceiling roses, stipple finishes and coated plasterboard, and people normally contact us about coatings damaged by DIY and coatings damaged by leaks.
Rural homes near Shenington have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Area
- Shenington (OX15)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price Artex removal
Our quotes take into account:
- How many samples are needed
- The size of the job
- Travel and parking
- How easy it is to reach
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- The access route
- An overall view
- Approximate dimensions
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Common questions in Shenington
Do textured ceilings in Shenington homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Do you come out to small villages like Shenington?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
How can I get a price?
Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Do you cover Shenington?
Yes, Shenington is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Either can work: the right choice depends on the room. We will advise room by room.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
What happens next
File the result and the paperwork.
To avoid problems in future:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Give us room sizes
- Test every different coating
- File the test result and waste note
Avoid these
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
What else we do in Shenington
How we work
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
How to prepare
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Getting a price
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
Helpful guides
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Shenington
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights releases fibres.
People normally contact us about one of these:
- Landlord refurbishments
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Textured walls before a refit
A school like Shenington Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
What to look for in a quote
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Which areas and materials are covered
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
DIY and asbestos
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
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.
Limits to be aware of
The usual limits are:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Textured ceilings in Shenington
Shenington is about 5 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Shenington is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Shenington to Oxford (25 miles away).
In older homes in Shenington, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Wherever your property is in OX15, we can help with Artex removal. Streets in the area include Rattlecombe Road, The Level and Mill Lane, and Artex removal is available on all of them. For properties just outside Shenington, we cover Alkerton (1 mile east), Balscote (1 mile south-east), Epwell (2 miles south-west), Shutford (2 miles south-east) and Swalcliffe (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Banbury (5 miles east), Chipping Norton (10 miles south), Neithrop (4 miles east), Grimsbury (6 miles east), Ruscote (4 miles east) and Bloxham (6 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Broughton Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and Horton General Hospital (5.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Edge Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Local pubs include The Bell Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Duty holders and landlords in Shenington
If you run a business from older premises in Shenington, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site