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Asbestos Artex Removal in Wallingford, Oxfordshire
Artex removal for Wallingford: Artex removal, with testing first. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Need Artex removal in Wallingford?
Artex removal for Wallingford properties
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 Wallingford. Typical materials include swirl patterns, Artex ceilings and coated ceiling roses, and people normally contact us about ceilings due for plastering or skimming and walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit.
In areas like Wallingford, textured ceilings are a common renovation find, and testing comes first. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Area
- Wallingford (OX10)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Wallingford properties and textured coatings
Wallingford is about 5 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Properties in Wallingford range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Wallingford is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Wallingford to Oxford (about 11 miles away).
If you are refurbishing a rental near Cholsey station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. In older homes in Wallingford, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Wallingford is within about 8 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Wherever your property is in OX10, Artex removal is available. Local streets include Station Road, High Street and Hawthorn Close; we cover every one. Wallingford is on the A4130, so it’s easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also cover Preston Crowmarsh (1 mile north-east), Mackney (1 mile west), Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (2 miles north-west), Benson (2 miles north-east) and Shillingford (2 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Oxford (11 miles north-west), Didcot (5 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Wallingford Castle (under half a mile east). The countryside around Wallingford includes Wittenham Clumps and Cholsey Marsh.
- Schools near Wallingford include Wallingford School (under half a mile north-east) and Wallingford School (within half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Cross Keys Public House (under half a mile east)
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Wallingford
Many trades want a test result first.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Loft conversions
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Non-domestic buildings like Fir Tree Junior School should already have records of any textured coatings.
Comparing quotes
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What is not included
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- What paperwork you get
Options to consider in Wallingford
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why people choose us
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Take a look at how we price jobs or published price ranges.
Nearby places to Wallingford
What else we do in Wallingford
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Common questions in Wallingford
Do you work on properties in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you cover Wallingford from London?
We cover Wallingford, about 45 miles from central London.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. To do that, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both are options: the right choice depends on the room. We will advise room by room.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings usually are not licensed.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room sizes, the method and the waste decide, so we quote after testing.
For businesses and landlords in Wallingford
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
If your business premises in Wallingford were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
After we’ve finished in Wallingford
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Send photos of the coatings
What to avoid
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
How we price Artex removal
What changes the cost:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How much there is
- Travel and parking
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Helping us quote
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A close-up from a safe distance
- The parking area
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
What happens
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Before we arrive
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
Getting a price
Send us the address in Wallingford, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Materials we deal with
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note