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Asbestos Artex Removal in Wheatley, Oxfordshire
Artex removal in Wheatley, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Loft conversions
- Textured walls before a refit
Need Artex removal in Wheatley?
About our artex removal in Wheatley
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation, which is why testing first matters in Wheatley. From walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit and rented homes refurbished between tenants, we cover coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and textured walls.
In Wheatley, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so test each different coating. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Area
- Wheatley (OX33)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
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 reasons for Artex jobs in Wheatley
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
For a school such as Wheatley Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
What to look for in a quote
- Any exclusions
- The method and controls
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- VAT, clearly stated
Choosing the right option
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
How we work in Wheatley
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Covering London and the South East
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Accredited laboratory results
Take a look at our prices page and published price ranges.
Questions from Wheatley
How far is Wheatley from London?
We cover Wheatley, about 48 miles from central London.
Is the Artex in my Wheatley home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote after testing.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Can I just skim over it?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it first, and record that it’s there.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
What affects the price in Wheatley
The cost depends on:
- The type of material and its condition
- How easy it is to reach
- Parking and access charges
- How many samples are needed
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Labels, if any
- An idea of size
- Damaged areas
- Street parking nearby
Each job is priced individually. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
What happens next
File the result and the paperwork.
To avoid problems in future:
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
Avoid these
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Textured ceilings in Wheatley
Wheatley is about 4 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. In Wheatley, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Wheatley is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we work.
In older homes in Wheatley, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the OX33 postcode area. Local streets include Church Road, High Street and Station Road; we cover every one. For properties just outside Wheatley, we cover Holton (1 mile north), Littleworth (1 mile west), Cuddesdon (2 miles south), Forest Hill (2 miles north-west) and Horspath (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also work in Oxford (4 miles west), Didcot (11 miles south-west), Bicester (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south-west), Thame (7 miles east) and Kidlington (8 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Slade Hospital (2.8 miles west) and Templars Square (3.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Shotover.
- Nearby schools include Wheatley Park School (0.6 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find 19 pub (under half a mile east)
Duty holders and landlords in Wheatley
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
What it might be made of
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
The process
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Find any old asbestos reports
Get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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What else we do in Wheatley
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site