Oxfordshire · England
Artex Removal for Somerton
Artex removal in Somerton: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Asbestos help in Somerton
Artex removal near Somerton
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. People often contact us about damaged or cracked coatings and ceilings due for plastering or skimming, including stipple finishes, coated ceiling roses and swirl patterns.
Village homes like those in Somerton have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Area
- Somerton (OX25)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Responsibilities for owners
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
After the job
The surface is left ready for making good.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Test every different coating
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Photos help us quote
- Give us room sizes
Avoid these
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
What affects the price in Somerton
Quotes vary because of:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How many samples are needed
- The quantity or area
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Photos that help
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Visible markings
- The parking area
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- An overall view
Send us the address in Somerton, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
How it works
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Before we arrive
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Let us know where we can park
Get a quote
Each job is priced individually. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Your options compared
You will find DIY products for removing Artex, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Always test first. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
How we work in Somerton
- Clear advice on your options
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Reports and results you can share
- Identify first, remove only when needed
See our prices page or our cost guide.
What we deal with in Somerton
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, which can make them crumble.
These come up again and again:
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Loft conversions and extensions
If you are refurbishing flats near Heyford station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
Somerton: your questions answered
Do you cover Somerton from London?
We cover Somerton, about 60 miles from central London.
Do you cover small places like Somerton?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both are options: the right choice depends on the room. We will recommend one for each room.
How much does Artex removal cost in Somerton?
Room sizes, the method and the waste decide, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we will arrange to see it.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings usually are not licensed.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Somerton properties and textured coatings
Somerton is about 6 miles north-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We cover Somerton as part of Oxfordshire, whatever the size of the job. Somerton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Somerton to Oxford (about 14 miles away).
In older homes in Somerton, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Wherever your property is in OX25, Artex removal is available. Streets in the area include Water Street, Wharf Lane and Ardley Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Neighbouring places we cover include Fritwell (2 miles east), Clifton (2 miles north), Upper Heyford (2 miles south), Souldern (2 miles north-east) and Lower Heyford (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Oxford (14 miles south), Banbury (8 miles north), Bicester (6 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south-west), Kidlington (9 miles south) and Headington Quarry (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Deddington Castle (2.4 miles north-west).
What it might be made of
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Limits to be aware of
What’s in and what’s out:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Other materials may need their own approach
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note