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Asbestos Artex Removal in Turville Heath, Oxfordshire
Artex removal for properties in Turville Heath and Oxfordshire: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, with written paperwork.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Loft conversions
- Walls before tiling
Need Artex removal in Turville Heath?
About our artex removal in Turville Heath
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation, which is why testing first matters in Turville Heath. People often contact us about walls before tiling and rented homes refurbished between tenants, involving stipple finishes, coated plasterboard and coated ceiling roses.
In places like Turville Heath, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Where
- Turville Heath (RG9)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you run a business from older premises in Turville Heath, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Common questions in Turville Heath
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you cover small places like Turville Heath?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Is my textured ceiling in Turville Heath asbestos?
Not every coating does: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. A sample test tells you which you have.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote after testing.
What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- The survey scope
- The size of the job
- Disposal costs
- The category of work
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
What to photograph
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- A photo of the whole area
- Visible markings
- An idea of size
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
DIY and asbestos
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
After the job
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with a consignment note.
Once we are done:
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- File the test result and waste note
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
What to avoid
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Textured ceilings in Turville Heath
Turville Heath is about 7 miles west of Marlow, in Oxfordshire. We cover Turville Heath as part of Oxfordshire, for Artex jobs of every size. Turville Heath is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our area stretches from Turville Heath to Reading (11 miles away).
Parts of the Chilterns National Landscape are within about 3 miles of Turville Heath, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Wherever your property is in RG9, Artex removal is available. Nearby, we also cover Stonor (1 mile south-west), Northend (1 mile north-west), Ibstone (2 miles north), Christmas Common (2 miles north-west) and Howe Hill (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Didcot (14 miles west), Thame (10 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (6 miles south), Benson (8 miles west), Chinnor (6 miles north) and Tilehurst (11 miles south-west).
The countryside around Turville Heath includes Bald Hill and Warburg Nature Reserve.
A closer look at the materials
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
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What happens
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Typical Artex jobs in Turville Heath
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.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Comparing quotes
- Suitable insurance for the work
- VAT, clearly stated
- How fibres will be kept down
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
What’s included, and what isn’t
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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