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Asbestos Artex Removal in Wendlebury, Oxfordshire
Artex removal in Wendlebury and across Oxfordshire: textured coating testing and removal, with written paperwork.
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings before plastering
Artex removal in Wendlebury
Artex removal in Wendlebury
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. Whether it’s coatings in the way of electrical work and ceilings due for plastering or skimming, we deal with textured walls, swirl patterns and Artex ceilings and more.
In areas like Wendlebury, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Area
- Wendlebury (OX25)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Choosing the right option
Testing first can save a lot: a clear result means normal methods. Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
How we work in Wendlebury
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
See our prices page or our cost guide.
Places near Wendlebury
What else we do in Wendlebury
The scope of Artex removal
A few things to be aware of:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Common materials
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
What we deal with in Wendlebury
Many trades want a test result first.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Landlord refurbishments
If you are refurbishing a rental near Bicester Village station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which areas and materials are covered
- What category of work it is
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Whether VAT is included
How we work
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible and bagged or wrapped. The work area is kept clear while we are working.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Getting ready
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Mention any parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Related guides
For businesses and landlords in Wendlebury
If you run a business from older premises in Wendlebury, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
What happens next
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
To avoid problems in future:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Send photos of the coatings
- Book your plasterer after removal
Don’ts
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Common questions in Wendlebury
Could my house in Wendlebury contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Wendlebury may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover small places like Wendlebury?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you cover Wendlebury?
Yes, we do: our area includes Wendlebury and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description and we’ll quote.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Is my textured ceiling in Wendlebury asbestos?
Not necessarily: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. Testing a sample is how you find out.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both are options: the right choice depends on the room. We’ll recommend one for each room.
How do I get a quote?
Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Artex in Wendlebury homes
Wendlebury is about 2 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Wendlebury is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Wendlebury is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 9 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings like Bicester Technology Studio should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. In older homes in Wendlebury, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX25, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Whether your property is on Church Lane, St Giles Close and Rectory Close or anywhere nearby, we can help. If your property is just outside Wendlebury, we also cover Chesterton (1 mile north), Merton (2 miles south-east), Fencott (2 miles south-east), Charlton-on-Otmoor (2 miles south) and Ambrosden (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also work in Oxford (9 miles south), Banbury (15 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south), Witney (14 miles south-west), Thame (13 miles south-east) and Kidlington (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (2 miles north-east) and Ardley Castle (4.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Woodsides Meadow and Graven Hill.
- Local pubs include The Red Lion Public House (under half a mile east)
DIY and asbestos
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site