Buckinghamshire · England
Artex Removal for Upper North Dean
Found something that might be asbestos in Upper North Dean? We provide testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, explained in plain English.
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings before skimming
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Artex removal in Upper North Dean
About our artex removal in Upper North Dean
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. A small sample tells you which you have, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. Typical jobs include flaking textured ceilings and walls before tiling, including coated ceiling roses, stipple finishes and textured walls.
In a village like Upper North Dean, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. We only recommend work that is needed, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Area
- Upper North Dean (HP14)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we deal with in Upper North Dean
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
These come up again and again:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings coming down
If you are refurbishing flats near Saunderton station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Comparing quotes
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Whether the job needs notifying
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Which areas and materials are covered
For landlords, agents and businesses
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
If you manage or own a block in Upper North Dean, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- The quantity or area
- Travel and parking
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How easy it is to reach
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Photos that help
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- An overall view
- An idea of size
- Cracks or breaks
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Afterwards
Share the paperwork with your trades.
Going forward:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Test every different coating
- Keep pets away
- Empty the rooms in advance
Things not to do
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Nearby places to Upper North Dean
Also in Upper North Dean
How it works
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked before the seals come down. We’ll tell you when we have finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- 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
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
What we do and do not cover
The usual limits are:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Artex in Upper North Dean homes
Upper North Dean is about 4 miles north of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Upper North Dean contact us for Artex jobs about all kinds of jobs. We work in all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire. Our area stretches from Upper North Dean to Reading (about 18 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Upper North Dean, near Speen Church (Baptist) or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. A school like Speen CofE VA School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. Parts of the Chilterns National Landscape are within about 4 miles of Upper North Dean; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We carry out Artex jobs all over HP14 and the streets around it. If your property is just outside Upper North Dean, we also cover Lower North Dean (1 mile south-east), Bryant's Bottom (1 mile north-east), Speen (1 mile north-west), Walter's Ash (1 mile south-west) and Stony Green (1 mile north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Aylesbury (9 miles north), High Wycombe (4 miles south), Chesham (7 miles east), Marlow (8 miles south), Amersham (7 miles east) and Beaconsfield (7 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (3.2 miles north-east) and Chiltern Hospital (3.4 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Beacon Hill and Prestwood Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Pipers Corner School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include King William IV Public House (0.8 miles north-west)
Materials we deal with
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Should you do it yourself?
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Upper North Dean: your questions answered
Do you work on properties in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you cover small places like Upper North Dean?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. Testing a sample is how you find out.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both work; it depends on the room. We’ll explain the options.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note