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Asbestos removal and surveys in OX1
Found something that might be asbestos in OX1? We cover St John Street area, St. Ebbes and Jericho and every street in between, with written quotes and paperwork.
Need asbestos advice in OX1?
Places in OX1
- St John Street area
- St. Ebbes
- Jericho
- Grandpont
- Osney
- Kennington
- New Hinksey
- Redbridge
- Boars Hill
- South Hinksey
- Henwood
- Hinksey Hill
- Chilswell
- Oxford
- Walton Manor
- Park Town
- New Marston
- Norham Manor
- Donnington
- St Clement's
- Wootton
- Harcourt Hill
Our services across OX1
Send us photos and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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How artex removal works in OX1
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 OX1. Typical jobs include coatings damaged by leaks and structural work through coated ceilings, involving stipple finishes, coated plasterboard and coated ceiling roses.
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
Pricing in OX1
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why us?
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Work done to the regulations
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
How to get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Around St John Street area
Jobs here are often close to Angus Library and Archive, St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School and Oxford University Parks. Nearby too are The Eckersley School of English (less than half a mile south-east), Pusey House Chapel (within half a mile north-east), Oxford Academy (1.3 miles north) and The Eagle and Child pub (less than half a mile north-east). There’s a railway station close to the centre of St John Street area: Oxford station. Nearby you will also find Oxford University Press Museum (under half a mile north-west) and Oxford Castle (less than half a mile south). The countryside around St John Street area includes Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.
Where we remove Artex in OX1
In OX1, renovation is when textured ceilings get noticed, in Oxford, St John Street area and St. Ebbes and smaller places alike.
St John Street area: In older homes in St John Street area, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. For rented flats close to Oxford station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Which option is right?
You will find DIY products for removing Artex, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Test first.
Comparing quotes
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
Limits to be aware of
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, so allow time
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
Looking after things afterwards
File the result and the paperwork.
- Give us room sizes
- Each different coating needs testing
- Photos help us quote
- Empty the rooms in advance
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Why people call us in OX1
Many trades want a test result first.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
For businesses and landlords in OX1
For managing agents and freeholders in OX1, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Common questions in OX1
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Do you cover OX1?
Yes, OX1 is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then ask for advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note