Oxfordshire · England
Asbestos removal and surveys in OX20
Planning work on an older property in OX20? We cover Woodstock, Wootton and Bladon and every street in between, with written quotes and paperwork.
Asbestos help in OX20
Areas within OX20
Our services across OX20
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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About artex removal in OX20
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Typical jobs include ceilings due to be knocked through or removed and textured walls before a refit, involving coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and stipple finishes.
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Cost
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why choose us
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Domestic and commercial work
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Getting a price
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
Around Woodstock
In Woodstock, that can mean a property near Church of St Mary Magdalene, Marlborough School and The Punchbowl Inn. The nearest railway station is Hanborough station, roughly 2 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (0.5 miles west).
Artex removal in OX20
From Woodstock, Wootton and Bladon to small villages, homes across OX20 have textured ceilings. Testing comes first, wherever you are.
Woodstock: If you’re refurbishing a rental near Hanborough station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. In older homes in Woodstock, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
The scope of Artex removal
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Other materials may need their own approach
What affects the price in OX20
Prices vary with:
- How easy it is to reach
- The size of the job
- The survey scope
- The type of material and its condition
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Labels, if any
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Street parking nearby
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Choosing the right option
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room.
Comparing quotes
- What paperwork you get
- Any exclusions
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Which laboratory analyses samples
Looking after things afterwards
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
- Give us room sizes
- Keep pets away
- Photos help us quote
- Keep the results and paperwork
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Common questions in OX20
How can I get a price?
Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We’ll give you dates when we quote.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
Do you work in OX20?
We do: OX20 is within the area we cover in Oxfordshire. Send the postcode and a few photos and we will quote.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. Often you can stay in other rooms.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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