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Artex Removal in Upper Heyford
Need Artex removal in Upper Heyford? We cover Upper Heyford and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Walls before tiling
Need Artex removal in Upper Heyford?
Artex removal around Upper Heyford
Upper Heyford is about 5 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Upper Heyford is within our Oxfordshire area, whatever the size of the job. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire. We work right across the region, from Upper Heyford to Oxford (about 12 miles away).
For rented flats close to Heyford station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Anywhere in OX25, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your property could be on Hampden Square, High Street and Gordon Road or the roads around them. Close by, we cover Caulcott (1 mile south), Lower Heyford (1 mile south-west), Middleton Stoney (2 miles south-east), Somerton (2 miles north) and Ardley (2 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Oxford (12 miles south), Banbury (10 miles north), Bicester (5 miles east), Witney (14 miles south-west), Kidlington (7 miles south) and Headington Quarry (12 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-east) and Ardley Castle (2 miles north-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find Barley Mow pub (0.8 miles west)
How artex removal works in Upper Heyford
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. Typical jobs include walls before tiling and ceilings before plastering, including Artex ceilings, coated ceiling roses and swirl patterns.
In Upper Heyford, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so test each different coating. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Area
- Upper Heyford (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords, agents and businesses
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
How we price Artex removal
What changes the cost:
- How much there is
- How easy it is to reach
- Location, parking and any London charges
- What the material is and its state
A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Helping us quote
Photo tips:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Visible markings
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A rough size or measurement
Every job is quoted in writing. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Materials, one by one
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Good to know
So you know what to expect:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
Common questions in Upper Heyford
Do you work near Heyford station?
Yes, we cover Upper Heyford and the area towards Heyford station, about 1.8 miles west.
Is asbestos common in Upper Heyford homes?
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.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
Step by step
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Let us know where we can park
Ask for a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Why people call us in Upper Heyford
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings coming down
- Landlord refurbishments
If your home is one of the older properties in Upper Heyford, near Heyford Park Chapel or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Before you book anyone
- The scope of the job, in writing
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Any exclusions
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
What happens next
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
A few practical points:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Book your plasterer after removal
Don’ts
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Choosing the right option
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Always test first. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why people choose us
- Covering London and the South East
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Clear advice on your options
Take a look at how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Upper Heyford
Also in Upper Heyford
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note