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Artex Removal in South Leigh
Looking for Artex removal in South Leigh? We work across South Leigh and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings already disturbed
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Artex removal near South Leigh
Artex removal in South Leigh
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. We often deal with textured walls, swirl patterns and coated ceiling roses, and people usually contact us about coatings scraped during DIY and rented flats before redecoration.
Rural homes near South Leigh have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Location
- South Leigh (OX29)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from South Leigh
Do textured ceilings in South Leigh homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you cover South Leigh from London?
South Leigh is about 60 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both work; it depends on the room. We’ll explain the options.
How we work
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and the room stays closed. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- 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
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Let us know where we can park
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
How to get a quote
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
Places near South Leigh
South Leigh properties and textured coatings
South Leigh is about 3 miles east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in South Leigh, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. We work in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 9 miles away.
A school like Wood Green School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. If you are refurbishing flats near Hanborough station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Here we cover the OX29 postcode area. From Station Road, Church End and Chapel Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. We also carry out Artex jobs in High Cogges (1 mile west), Madley Park (2 miles north-west), Hardwick (2 miles south-west), Cogges (2 miles west) and Stanton Harcourt (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Oxford (9 miles east), Didcot (14 miles south-east), Bicester (15 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles south-east), Witney (3 miles west) and Carterton (7 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Cogges Manor Farm Museum (2.1 miles west).
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Travel and parking
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The quantity or area
- How many samples are needed
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Sending photos
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- The parking area
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Why people call us in South Leigh
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, so they may start to flake.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Ceilings coming down
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings before skimming
In older homes in South Leigh, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
What to look for in a quote
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Whether VAT is included
Options to consider in South Leigh
Plastering over it avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and it remains in place. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
How we work in South Leigh
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Clear written quotes
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
What happens next
Share the paperwork with your trades.
Once we are done:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Empty the rooms in advance
Things not to do
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Can I do it myself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Duty holders and landlords in South Leigh
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
What it might be made of
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site