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Artex Removal for Shillingford
Found something that might be asbestos in Shillingford? We provide textured coating testing and removal, explained in plain English.
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings already disturbed
- Flaking textured ceilings
Asbestos help in Shillingford
After we have finished in Shillingford
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
After we have finished:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Each different coating needs testing
- File the test result and waste note
- Empty the rooms in advance
Things not to do
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Artex removal near Shillingford
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Common materials are coated ceiling roses, textured walls and Artex ceilings, and people generally contact us about ceilings coming down and damaged or cracked coatings.
Rural homes near Shillingford have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Area
- Shillingford (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Shillingford
Do you come out to small villages like Shillingford?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
How far is Shillingford from London?
Shillingford is about 46 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
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.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not until it’s been tested. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
How much does Artex removal cost in Shillingford?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote once we know what it contains.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- The category of work
- How much there is
- The type of material and its condition
- Waste quantity and disposal
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Photos that help
Photo tips:
- An overall view
- A clear close-up
- An idea of size
- Cracks or breaks
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
Artex removal around Shillingford
Shillingford is about 5 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your property is in Shillingford, tell us the postcode and what you need. We work in 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Shillingford to Oxford (9 miles away).
A school like St Laurence Church of England (A) School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. For rented flats close to Cholsey station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Parts of the Chilterns National Landscape are within about 8 miles of Shillingford; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
For Artex jobs in OX10, just send the postcode and a few photos. Whether your property is on Warborough Road, New Road and Hartley Close or a nearby road, we can help. If your property is just outside Shillingford, we also cover Warborough (1 mile north), Dorchester (1 mile north-west), Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (1 mile south-west), Benson (2 miles south-east) and Berrick Salome (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (9 miles north-west), Didcot (5 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-west), Thame (11 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (1.9 miles north) and Brightwell Castle (1.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Shillingford include Ewelme Watercress Beds and Wittenham Clumps.
- Local schools include Wallingford School (1.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Six Bells Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Good to know
Worth knowing before you book:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials in Shillingford
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
What we deal with in Shillingford
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling isn’t automatically asbestos.
These are some of the things we deal with in Shillingford:
- Coatings already disturbed
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
If your home is one of the older properties in Shillingford, near Church of St Lawrence or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Before you book anyone
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- What paperwork you get
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
How we work
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, 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.
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Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
For managing agents and freeholders in Shillingford, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
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Which option is right?
What are the options for Artex? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is typically best. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why people choose us
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Accredited laboratory results
Read how we quote and the cost guide.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note