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Artex Removal in Upper Arncott
Buildings in Upper Arncott built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers textured coating testing and removal.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Artex removal in Upper Arncott
Artex removal in Upper Arncott
Planning a renovation in Upper Arncott with textured ceilings? Test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. From rented flats before redecoration and textured walls before a refit, we cover swirl patterns, stipple finishes and coated plasterboard.
Village homes like those in Upper Arncott have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Where
- Upper Arncott (OX25)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Getting ready
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
How to get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
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DIY and asbestos
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
After we’ve finished in Upper Arncott
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, and you get the paperwork.
Going forward:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Keep pets away
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
Don’ts
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Test before the builders arrive.
Options to consider in Upper Arncott
Skimming over Artex avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it smooth first, and the asbestos stays in the building. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why choose us
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Accredited laboratory results
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
See our prices page and published price ranges.
Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
What’s included, and what is not
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
Duty holders and landlords in Upper Arncott
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Textured ceilings in Upper Arncott
Upper Arncott is about 4 miles south-east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We work across Upper Arncott and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Upper Arncott is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Upper Arncott to Oxford (8 miles away).
Artex jobs anywhere in OX25 start with the postcode and some photos. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Hopcraft Close, Murcott Road and Teale Close or the roads around them. For properties just outside Upper Arncott, we cover Lower Arncott (1 mile north), Ambrosden (1 mile north), Murcott (2 miles south-west), Merton (2 miles west) and Fencott (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also work in Oxford (8 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south-west), Thame (9 miles south-east), Kidlington (8 miles west) and Chinnor (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Bicester Community Hospital (3.7 miles north-west) and Bicester Village (3.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Upper Arncott include Otmoor RSPB reserve and Graven Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Plough pub (within half a mile north)
Places near Upper Arncott
What else we do in Upper Arncott
Your questions about Artex removal in Upper Arncott
Do you come out to small villages like Upper Arncott?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Could my house in Upper Arncott contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but don’t sand it first, and record that it’s there.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Upper Arncott
Many trades want a test result first.
Typical jobs in Upper Arncott include:
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
For rented flats close to Bicester Village station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Comparing quotes
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- The scope of the job, in writing
- What paperwork you get
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site