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Asbestos Artex Removal in Upper Brailes, Oxfordshire
Buildings in Upper Brailes built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer Artex removal, with testing first.
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Rented flats before redecoration
Artex removal near Upper Brailes
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Artex removal near Upper Brailes
If your renovation in Upper Brailes involves textured ceilings, test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. Typical jobs include damaged or cracked coatings and ceilings before skimming, including swirl patterns, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard.
Village homes like those in Upper Brailes have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Area
- Upper Brailes (OX15)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Which option is right?
Test, leave, cover or remove? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is generally best. Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Why choose us
- Across London and the South East
- Records for your files
- No removal until we know what it is
- Work done to the regulations
Take a look at how we quote or our cost guide.
Places near Upper Brailes
More for properties in Upper Brailes
Step by step
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Tell us about parking and access
Get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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Artex in Upper Brailes homes
Upper Brailes is about 9 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Upper Brailes is within our Oxfordshire area, for Artex jobs of every size. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Upper Brailes to Oxford (about 25 miles away).
In older homes in Upper Brailes, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
For Artex jobs in OX15, just send the postcode and a few photos. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Castle Hill, Fant Hill and Henbrook Lane, wherever it is in Upper Brailes. Nearby, we also cover Lower Brailes (1 mile south-east) and Sutton-under-Brailes (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Banbury (9 miles east), Chipping Norton (8 miles south), Neithrop (8 miles east), Grimsbury (10 miles east), Ruscote (8 miles east) and Bloxham (8 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Ellen Badger Hospital (2.9 miles west). Open spaces near Upper Brailes include Castle Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Nearby, you will find The Gate Inn (under half a mile south)
What’s included, and what is not
A few things to be aware of:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials in Upper Brailes
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
What affects the price in Upper Brailes
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How much there is
- The survey scope
- How much waste there is
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Photos that help
Photos often save us a visit:
- An idea of size
- A picture of the whole area
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Cracks or breaks
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Typical Artex jobs in Upper Brailes
Older coatings are often painted over many times, which can make them look newer than they are.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings coming down
- Textured walls before a refit
A school like Brailes CofE Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
What to look for in a quote
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- What is not included
- What category of work it is
Questions from Upper Brailes
Is the Artex in my Upper Brailes home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
Do older homes in Upper Brailes have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Upper Brailes may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is typically needed.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
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.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Can I do it myself?
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.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
What it might be made of
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site