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Artex Removal for Steeple Aston
Artex removal in Steeple Aston: textured coating testing and removal. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Loft conversions
- Rented flats before redecoration
Asbestos help in Steeple Aston
Steeple Aston questions
Do textured ceilings in Steeple Aston homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
How far is Steeple Aston from London?
We cover Steeple Aston, about 60 miles from central London.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings don’t contain asbestos. The only way to know is to test a sample.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
About our artex removal in Steeple Aston
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. A small sample tells you which you have, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. We often deal with coated plasterboard, stipple finishes and swirl patterns, and typical jobs are extensions that cut into ceilings and coatings in the way of electrical work.
Rural homes near Steeple Aston have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Area
- Steeple Aston (OX25)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Ask for a quote
Send us the address in Steeple Aston, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
What affects the price in Steeple Aston
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The category of work
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The quantity or area
- Material and condition
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- A clear close-up
- Where we could park
- The access route
- A wide shot showing where the material is
You’ll get a written quote. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
DIY and asbestos
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Limits to be aware of
Worth knowing before booking:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we deal with
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
After the job
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
Once we’re done:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Photos help us quote
Don’ts
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Towns and villages near Steeple Aston
Other services in Steeple Aston
Artex removal around Steeple Aston
Steeple Aston is about 7 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Steeple Aston contact us for Artex jobs. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 13 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Steeple Aston, near Church of St Peter and St Paul or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Heyford station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX25, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Jubilee Close, Paines Hill and North Side; we cover every one. If your property is just outside Steeple Aston, we also cover Middle Aston (1 mile north), Steeple Barton (2 miles west), Duns Tew (2 miles north-west), North Aston (2 miles north) and Dane Hill (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Oxford (13 miles south), Banbury (9 miles north), Bicester (7 miles east), Witney (12 miles south-west), Kidlington (8 miles south) and Headington Quarry (13 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Deddington Castle (3.6 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include White Lion pub (within half a mile south-east)
Choosing the right option
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Why us?
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Read how we quote or our cost guide.
Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note