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Asbestos removal and surveys in OX39
We cover every part of the OX39 postcode district, which takes in Chinnor, Oakley and Kingston Blount. We survey, test and remove asbestos, with written paperwork.
Asbestos removal in OX39
Where we work in OX39
Our services across OX39
- Garage roof removal
- Asbestos removal
- Asbestos surveys
- Asbestos testing
- Artex removal
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Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode for a quote: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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How artex removal works in OX39
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. People often contact us about ceilings due for plastering or skimming and ceilings before downlights go in, involving textured walls, coated plasterboard and Artex ceilings.
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
What it costs in OX39
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
What you get
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Domestic and commercial work
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Landmarks near Chinnor
Around Chinnor, we work at homes and buildings near Church of St Andrew, The Crown pub and St Andrew's Church of England Primary School. Chinnor’s nearest station is Princes Risborough station, about 3.1 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Thame Community Hospital (4 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Bald Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
Textured ceilings across OX39
In OX39, renovation is when textured ceilings get noticed, in Chinnor, Oakley and Kingston Blount and smaller places alike. Parts of OX39 are within a few miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, where barns and outbuildings with cement sheeting are a common sight.
Chinnor: A school like St Andrew's Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. In older homes in Chinnor, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
For businesses and landlords in OX39
If you manage or own a block in OX39, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Where asbestos turns up
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, so they may start to flake.
Typical jobs in OX39 include:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Flaking textured ceilings
What it might be made of
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Your options compared
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes.
What to look for in a quote
- What paperwork you get
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Which areas and materials are covered
After the job
Share the paperwork with your trades.
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Keep pets away
- Photos help us quote
- Each different coating needs testing
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Questions from OX39
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You will get available dates with the quote.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Do you work in OX39?
Yes, OX39 is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
- 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