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Asbestos Artex Removal in St Clement's, Oxfordshire
Artex removal in St Clement's, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Loft conversions and extensions
Artex removal for St Clement's
Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Artex removal near St Clement's
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. People often contact us about ceilings due to be knocked through or removed and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights, including textured walls, swirl patterns and coated plasterboard.
Homes in areas like St Clement's may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so test each different coating. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Area
- St Clement's (OX4, OX1, OX3)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Choosing the right option
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why choose us
- Records for your files
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
See how we quote or our cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- What the material is and its state
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Waste quantity and disposal
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- An overall view
- A clear close-up
- Where we could park
- Cracks or breaks
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Also near St Clement's
Also in St Clement's
Textured ceilings in St Clement's
St Clement's is about 1 mile west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We work across St Clement's and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. St Clement's is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work.
Non-domestic buildings like East Oxford Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. If you’re refurbishing flats near Oxford station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Here we cover the OX4, OX1 and OX3 postcode area. That could mean a property on Rose Lane, Alma Lane and Avenue Lane. We also carry out Artex jobs in Oxford (1 mile east), Headington Hill (1 mile north-east), St. Ebbes (1 mile west), New Marston (1 mile north) and Donnington (1 mile south). We also cover nearby towns such as Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (11 miles west), Carterton (15 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Oxford Castle (0.9 miles west) and Frank Cooper Marmalade Museum (within half a mile west). Green spaces nearby include CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Headington Hill.
- Local schools include Cheney School (0.8 miles east) and Oxford Media & Business School (0.8 miles west)
- Local pubs include Oxford Coach & Horses pub (less than half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Alexander Library of Ornithology (under half a mile west)
The scope of Artex removal
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We need the room cleared
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials in St Clement's
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in St Clement's must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
St Clement's questions
Is the Artex in my St Clement's home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Could my house in St Clement's contain asbestos?
If your home in St Clement's was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
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.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote once we know what it contains.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Is my textured ceiling in St Clement's asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings don’t contain asbestos. The only way to know is to test a sample.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Send us the details of the premises.
Where asbestos turns up
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
Typical jobs in St Clement's include:
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Walls before tiling
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Structural work through coated ceilings
In older homes in St Clement's, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- How fibres will be kept down
Step by step
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked before the seals come down. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let us know where we can park
How to get a quote
You will get a written quote. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Helpful guides
Afterwards
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
Staying safe afterwards:
- File the test result and waste note
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Give us room sizes
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
Things not to do
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site