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Artex Removal in Thame
Artex removal in Thame: removal of textured ceilings and walls. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Walls before tiling
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings before downlights go in
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The process
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Before we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
Ask for a quote
Send us the address in Thame, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
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Artex removal in Thame
If your renovation in Thame involves textured ceilings, get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. We often deal with coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and stipple finishes, and people usually contact us about coatings in the way of electrical work and ceilings before plastering.
Renovations in towns and villages like Thame often uncover textured coatings on walls as well as ceilings, and both can be tested. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Where
- Thame (OX9)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Other services in Thame
Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- We need the room cleared
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- Travel and parking
- The category of work
- Material and condition
- The quantity or area
A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Labels, if any
- An idea of size
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The parking area
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Thame properties and textured coatings
Thame is about 8 miles south-west of Aylesbury, in Oxfordshire. Thame is within our Oxfordshire area, for Artex jobs of every size. Thame is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we work. Our area stretches from Thame to Oxford (about 11 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Barley Hill Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. In older homes in Thame, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Parts of the Chilterns National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Thame, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the OX9 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Upper High Street, Butter Market and High Street; we cover every one. Thame is on the A329 and A418, so it’s easy for us to reach. For properties just outside Thame, we cover Moreton (1 mile south-west), Towersey (1 mile east), Kingsey (2 miles east), Long Crendon (2 miles north-west) and Haddenham (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (11 miles west), Didcot (15 miles south-west), Bicester (13 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (15 miles south) and Kidlington (14 miles west). Being one of Oxfordshire’s larger places, Thame has a wide mix of older and newer buildings.
Well-known places in the area include Thame Museum (0.5 miles north-west) and Thame Community Hospital (less than half a mile south-east). Within reach you’ll find Snakemoor.
- Local schools include Lord Williams's School (0.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Cross Keys Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Why people call us in Thame
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Landlord refurbishments
If you’re refurbishing flats near Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Whether the job needs notifying
Afterwards
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, and you get the paperwork.
Going forward:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Send photos of the coatings
- Test every different coating
- Empty the rooms in advance
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.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Weighing up your options
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Why people choose us
- Covering London and the South East
- Accredited laboratory results
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
See how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Questions from Thame
Do you cover Thame from London?
We cover Thame, about 41 miles from central London.
Do textured ceilings in Thame homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
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, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Can I just skim over it?
It’s an option for an intact coating: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not every coating does: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. A sample test tells you which you have.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both are options: the right choice depends on the room. We’ll advise room by room.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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