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Asbestos removal and surveys in OX3
We cover every part of the OX3 postcode district, including Headington Quarry, Headington and Risinghurst. We survey, test and remove asbestos, with written paperwork.
Asbestos removal in OX3
Where we work in OX3
- Headington Quarry
- Headington
- Risinghurst
- Barton
- New Marston
- Shotover Hill
- Northway
- Headington Hill
- Marston
- Beckley
- Oxford
- Cowley
- Blackbird Leys
- Littlemore
- Summertown
- Norham Manor
- St Clement's
Our services across OX3
Send us photos and the postcode for a quote: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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About artex removal in OX3
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. We often deal with swirl patterns, textured walls and Artex ceilings, and people usually contact us about ceilings due for plastering or skimming and flaking textured ceilings.
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, and keep the coating damp as we work.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Pricing in OX3
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
What you get
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Covering London and the South East
- Records for your files
- Clear written quotes
How to get a quote
You will get a written quote. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
Landmarks near Headington Quarry
Jobs here are often close to Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School, Parish Church of St Mary and Bury Knowle Park, among other places. Nearby too are Cheney School (1.1 miles south-west), English Faculty Library (2 miles west), Windmill Primary School (less than half a mile south-west) and Holy Trinity Church (within half a mile south-east). The closest station to Headington Quarry is Oxford station, roughly 3 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (0.5 miles south-west) and Templars Square (2.1 miles south). Green spaces within easy reach include CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Shotover.
- Nearby, you will find The Chequers pub (under half a mile south-east)
OX3: textured coatings in homes
From Oxford, Headington Quarry and Headington to small villages, homes across OX3 have textured ceilings. Testing comes first, wherever you are.
Headington Quarry: If you are refurbishing a rental near Oxford station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. A school like Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Doing it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
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.
A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Your options compared
A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used.
Before booking anyone
- What paperwork you get
- Any exclusions
- Whether VAT is included
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
What happens next
The surface is left ready for making good.
- Test every different coating
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Send photos of the coatings
- Give us room sizes
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
What we do and don’t cover
To be clear about the scope:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
FAQs for OX3
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many do not. A test will tell you.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site