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Asbestos Artex Removal in Tackley, Oxfordshire
Artex removal for properties in Tackley and Oxfordshire: textured coating testing and removal.
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Landlord refurbishments
Artex removal in Tackley
Tackley: your questions answered
Do you cover Tackley from London?
We cover Tackley, about 58 miles from central London.
Do you work near Tackley station?
Yes. Tackley station is close to the centre of Tackley, and we cover the whole area.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
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.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always.
How can I get a price?
Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
About our artex removal in Tackley
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through. From ceilings before plastering and extensions that cut into ceilings, we deal with swirl patterns, coated plasterboard and coated ceiling roses.
In a village like Tackley, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Area
- Tackley (OX5)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in Tackley
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
These come up again and again:
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings before skimming
- Landlord refurbishments
A school like Tackley Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
Before you book anyone
- The scope of the job, in writing
- The method and controls
- The documents you’ll receive
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
Can I do it myself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
What it costs
What drives the price:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Parking and access charges
- Access to the area
- What the material is and its state
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Photos that help
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Cracks or breaks
- A close-up from a safe distance
- How we’d reach it
- The parking area
You will get a written quote. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
Weighing up your options
Test, leave, cover or remove? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is usually better. Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
What you get
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Houses, flats and business premises
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
See how we quote and the cost guide.
What happens
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Getting ready
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Get a quote
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.
Helpful guides
Tackley properties and textured coatings
Tackley is about 6 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Tackley contact us for Artex jobs. Tackley is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 10 miles away.
Older homes across Tackley may have coatings added during past renovations. For rented flats close to Tackley station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX5, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Your property could be on Nethercote Road, St Nicholas Road and St Johns Road. Nearby, we also cover Bunkers Hill (2 miles south), Shipton-on-Cherwell (2 miles south), Wootton (3 miles west), Thrupp (3 miles south) and Woodstock (3 miles south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Oxford (10 miles south), Banbury (13 miles north), Bicester (6 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south), Witney (10 miles south-west) and Carterton (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (3.4 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Woodsides Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include The Gardiner Arms (under half a mile west)
For landlords, agents and businesses
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Looking after things afterwards
File the result and the paperwork.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Test every different coating
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
Things not to do
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Places near Tackley
The scope of Artex removal
Worth knowing before booking:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Other materials may need their own approach
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we see
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note