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Artex Removal for Stoke Row
Any pre-2000 building in Stoke Row may contain asbestos. We offer testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Textured walls before a refit
Artex removal near Stoke Row
Artex removal for Stoke Row properties
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 rented flats before redecoration and flaking textured ceilings, including stipple finishes, swirl patterns and Artex ceilings.
Rural homes near Stoke Row have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Where
- Stoke Row (RG9, RG8)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Typical Artex jobs in Stoke Row
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling isn’t automatically asbestos.
In older properties, we often see:
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
A school like Stoke Row Church of England School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
What to look for in a quote
- Which areas and materials are covered
- If the price includes VAT
- The documents you’ll receive
- What is not included
Good to know
Before booking, note that:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other materials may need their own approach
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Common materials
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
What affects the price in Stoke Row
We base our quote on:
- The category of work
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Travel and parking
- The type of material and its condition
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Helping us quote
When you send photos, these help most:
- Approximate dimensions
- Street parking nearby
- A photo of the whole area
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Responsibilities for owners
If you manage or own a block in Stoke Row, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Textured ceilings in Stoke Row
Stoke Row is about 6 miles north-west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. For Artex jobs in Stoke Row, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Stoke Row is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. Our area stretches from Stoke Row to Reading (about 7 miles away).
In older homes in Stoke Row, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Parts of the Chilterns National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Stoke Row, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Artex jobs anywhere in RG9 and RG8 start with the postcode and some photos. That could mean a property on Main Street, Nottwood Lane and Busgrove Lane or the roads around them, wherever it is in Stoke Row. For properties just outside Stoke Row, we cover Checkendon (1 mile west), Heath End (2 miles north-west), Hook End (2 miles south-west), Nuffield (2 miles north) and Gallowstree Common (2 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as Didcot (11 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (5 miles east), Benson (6 miles north-west) and Chinnor (11 miles north-east).
Open spaces near Stoke Row include Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include Cherry Tree Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
How we work
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Getting ready
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Tell us about parking and access
- Let us know if something’s broken
How to get a quote
Each job is priced individually. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
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Your questions about Artex removal in Stoke Row
How far is Stoke Row from London?
We cover Stoke Row, about 40 miles from central London.
Could my house in Stoke Row contain asbestos?
If your home in Stoke Row was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
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.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. To do that, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Should you do it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
After we’ve finished in Stoke Row
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- File the test result and waste note
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
Things not to do
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
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Other services in Stoke Row
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site