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Artex Removal in St. Ebbes
Buildings in St. Ebbes built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Loft conversions
Need Artex removal in St. Ebbes?
How artex removal works in St. Ebbes
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We will talk you through the options for your rooms in St. Ebbes. We often deal with swirl patterns, coated plasterboard and textured walls, and typical jobs are rented flats before redecoration and coatings scraped during DIY.
In St. Ebbes, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so each type needs testing. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Area
- St. Ebbes (OX1, OX2)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- The quantity or area
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Parking and access charges
- The type of material and its condition
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- A rough size or measurement
- A clear close-up
- The access route
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
Weighing up your options
What are the options for Artex? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is usually better. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
How we work in St. Ebbes
- Accredited laboratory results
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
See our prices page or our cost guide.
The scope of Artex removal
To be clear about the scope:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials in St. Ebbes
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
FAQs for St. Ebbes
Do you cover St. Ebbes and the area around Oxford station?
Yes. Oxford station is about 0.5 miles west of St. Ebbes, and we cover both.
Do older homes in St. Ebbes have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
What happens next
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Keep pets away
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
Avoid these
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
How it works
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Before we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Tell us about parking and access
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Related guides
Common reasons for Artex jobs in St. Ebbes
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, so they may start to flake.
In older properties, we often see:
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings before skimming
Older homes across St. Ebbes may have coatings added during past renovations.
Comparing quotes
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What category of work it is
- What isn’t included
- What paperwork you get
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Textured ceilings in St. Ebbes
St. Ebbes is about 1 mile west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. For Artex jobs in St. Ebbes, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. St. Ebbes is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover.
A school like Oxford Media & Business School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. If you are refurbishing a rental near Oxford station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the OX1 and OX2 postcode area. Whether your property is on New Road, Shoe Lane and Osney Lane or a nearby road, the process is the same. St. Ebbes is on the A420, so it’s easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include St John Street area (1 mile north), Grandpont (1 mile south), Osney (1 mile west), Jericho (1 mile north-west) and St Clement's (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also work in Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Radcliffe Infirmary (0.6 miles north) and Oxford Castle (within half a mile north-west). Open spaces near St. Ebbes include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.
- Local schools include St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School (under half a mile south) and Cheney School (1.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Royal Blenheim pub (under half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Radcliffe Camera (within half a mile north-east)
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What else we do in St. Ebbes
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site