Oxfordshire · England
Artex Removal for South Stoke
Looking for Artex removal in South Stoke? We cover South Stoke and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings before downlights go in
Artex removal near South Stoke
After we’ve finished in South Stoke
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, and you get the paperwork.
Some practical advice:
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Send photos of the coatings
- Keep the results and paperwork
Avoid these
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Test before the builders arrive.
Artex removal near South Stoke
For an asbestos coating, the room is sealed, the coating kept wet and nothing sanded or dry-scraped, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. Typical materials include textured walls, swirl patterns and stipple finishes, and typical jobs are loft conversions and flaking textured ceilings.
In a village like South Stoke, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- South Stoke (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What it might be made of
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
What it costs
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- Access to the area
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Parking and access charges
- The quantity or area
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- A clear close-up
- Damaged areas
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Visible markings
Each job is priced individually. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
South Stoke properties and textured coatings
South Stoke is about 6 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in South Stoke contact us for Artex jobs about all kinds of jobs. South Stoke is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. We work right across the region, from South Stoke to Reading (10 miles away).
For a school such as South Stoke Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. If you’re refurbishing flats near Cholsey station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. South Stoke is within about 5 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in RG8. Local streets include The Street, Ferry Road and Cross Keys Road; we cover every one. Other places close to South Stoke we cover include Moulsford (1 mile west), Goring (2 miles south), North Stoke (2 miles north-east), Cholsey (2 miles north) and Streatley (2 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as Oxford (15 miles north), Didcot (6 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Wallingford Castle (3.8 miles north). Within reach you will find Churn Hill and Withymead Nature Reserve.
- Schools near South Stoke include Cranford House School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Perch and Pike pub (under half a mile south-west)
For businesses and landlords in South Stoke
For managing agents and freeholders in South Stoke, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Other services in South Stoke
Questions from South Stoke
Do you come out to small villages like South Stoke?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
Can I just skim over it?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Generally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Choosing the right option
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Test first. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Why us?
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Records for your files
- Covering London and the South East
- Waste paperwork for every removal
Take a look at how we quote or published price ranges.
Limits to be aware of
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- We need the room cleared
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
How we work
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Before we arrive
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Dig out previous surveys
Can I do it myself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site