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Artex Removal in Wantage
Worried about asbestos in Wantage? Our service covers Artex removal, with testing first, with clear advice at each step.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings before skimming
Artex removal for Wantage
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Wantage
Most problems come during renovation: sanding, dry scraping or drilling releases fibres.
These come up again and again:
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
For a school such as St Mary's School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Before booking anyone
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- The documents you’ll receive
- The scope of the job, in writing
Artex removal in Wantage
Planning a renovation in Wantage with textured ceilings? Get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. Common materials are textured walls, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses, and people typically contact us about ceilings coming down and coatings damaged by leaks.
In a town like Wantage, textured ceilings turn up in houses from the 1960s to the 1990s. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Area
- Wantage (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Artex in Wantage homes
Wantage is about 8 miles west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Wantage is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 14 miles away.
In older homes in Wantage, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Wantage is within about 8 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX12. Your property could be on Market Place, Limborough Road and Humber Close, wherever it is in Wantage. With the A338 and A417 close by, Wantage is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Charlton (1 mile east), East Challow (1 mile west), Letcombe Regis (2 miles south-west), West Challow (2 miles west) and Childrey (2 miles west). We also cover nearby towns such as Oxford (14 miles north-east), Didcot (8 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (14 miles north-west) and Faringdon (8 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Oxfordshire, Wantage has a wide mix of older and newer buildings.
Nearby you’ll also find Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (1.9 miles north). Within reach you will find Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
- Local schools include King Alfred's (less than half a mile south-west) and Wantage Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Abingdon Arms (within half a mile south-east)
Also in Wantage
After we’ve finished in Wantage
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Keep pets away
Things not to do
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Should you do it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Good to know
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and doesn’t cover:
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- Other materials may need their own approach
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
Wantage questions
How far is Wantage from London?
Wantage is about 57 miles from central London, well within our area.
Could my house in Wantage contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Wantage may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
The process
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked before the seals come down. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- 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
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
How to get a quote
Send us the address in Wantage, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
Helpful guides
Options to consider in Wantage
Plastering over it is an option, but never sand it first, and it remains in place. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why us?
- Clear written quotes
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Take a look at how we price jobs or our cost guide.
How we price Artex removal
Prices vary with:
- Disposal costs
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How easy it is to reach
- Travel and parking
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
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- An overall view
- The access route
- The parking area
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site