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Asbestos Artex Removal in Shipton-on-Cherwell, Oxfordshire
Artex removal in Shipton-on-Cherwell and across Oxfordshire: removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
Artex removal near Shipton-on-Cherwell
Artex removal in Shipton-on-Cherwell
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We’ll talk you through the options for your rooms in Shipton-on-Cherwell. Typical jobs include walls before tiling and landlord refurbishments, involving swirl patterns, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses.
Rural homes near Shipton-on-Cherwell have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Location
- Shipton-on-Cherwell (OX5)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Typical Artex jobs in Shipton-on-Cherwell
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
Typical jobs in Shipton-on-Cherwell include:
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings before downlights go in
In older homes in Shipton-on-Cherwell, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Comparing quotes
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What isn’t included
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Which areas and materials are covered
The process
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible and bagged or wrapped. The work area is kept clear while we’re working.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- 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
Getting ready
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Let us know where we can park
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
Ask for a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Shipton-on-Cherwell, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Artex in Shipton-on-Cherwell homes
Shipton-on-Cherwell is about 7 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We work across Shipton-on-Cherwell and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 7 miles away.
If you’re refurbishing flats near Tackley station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. For a school such as The Marlborough Church of England School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
We cover Artex jobs across OX5 and the streets around it. For properties just outside Shipton-on-Cherwell, we cover Thrupp (1 mile south), Bunkers Hill (1 mile north-west), Woodstock (2 miles west), Begbroke (2 miles south) and Bladon (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Oxford (7 miles south-east), Banbury (15 miles north), Bicester (7 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south), Witney (9 miles south-west) and Carterton (14 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (2.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Woodsides Meadow.
- Local pubs include The Boat Public House (0.6 miles south)
A closer look at the materials
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Doing it yourself?
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.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- The type of material and its condition
- Disposal costs
- The survey scope
- Travel and parking
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- An overall view
- Visible markings
- Damaged areas
- The parking area
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form; it helps us quote accurately.
Questions from Shipton-on-Cherwell
Do you cover Shipton-on-Cherwell and the area around Tackley station?
Yes, we cover Shipton-on-Cherwell and the area towards Tackley station, about 2.3 miles north.
Do textured ceilings in Shipton-on-Cherwell homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. Often you can stay in other rooms.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
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Good to know
To be clear about the scope:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we see
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Which option is right?
Plastering over it avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it smooth first, and it remains in place. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why us?
- Across London and the South East
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Take a look at how we quote or our 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