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Asbestos Artex Removal Licensed Ceiling Specialists

That familiar textured ceiling finish in older homes isn’t just dated in properties from before the early 1980s; it very often contains asbestos. Asbestos artex removal needs particular care, since ceilings sit directly above where you live and work.

We’re Artex removal experts delivering asbestos artex removal London homeowners and businesses trust for ceilings, textured walls, and full room re-skims.

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Why It Matters

Artex ceilings are disturbed more often than almost any other asbestos material in a home  a A light fitting replacement, a loft hatch installation, or simple ceiling cracking can all release fibres directly into a room people are living or working in.

Because artex sits at ceiling height across an entire room, disturbance affects a large surface area at once, unlike a small, localised material like pipe lagging.

If you’re planning to skim over artex, remove it before redecorating, or you’ve noticed cracking, getting it assessed first avoids releasing fibres into an occupied space during other work.

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What Is Asbestos Artex and Why Does It Need Professional Removal?

Artex is a textured decorative ceiling and wall coating that was extremely common in UK homes from the 1970s through the early 1980s, and many formulations from that period contained asbestos fibres for added strength.

Where it's found

Ceilings throughout the home, occasionally on textured feature walls, most common in properties built or decorated between the 1970s and early 1980s.

Why it's dangerous

intact artex is generally low risk while undisturbed, but sanding, scraping, drilling, or cutting into it releases fibres directly into the room below.

When removal is required

Before re-skimming, sanding, drilling for fixtures, or any renovation that disturbs the ceiling surface.

When testing is required

Before any ceiling work in a property decorated before the early 1980s, since visual inspection alone can't confirm whether a specific artex formulation contains asbestos.

Types We Remove

Ceiling Artex

The classic textured ceiling finish, safely removed or encapsulated ahead of re-skimming.

Textured Wall Coatings

Less common than ceiling artex, but present in some properties, covered by our asbestos textured coating removal service.

Domestic Artex Ceilings

Full domestic artex asbestos removal across bedrooms, living rooms, hallways, and kitchens.

Commercial Artex & Textured Finishes

Commercial artex asbestos removal for offices, retail units, and other non-domestic ceilings.

Health & Safety

Ceiling work happens directly above occupied rooms, which shapes how we approach containment:
Every job is run by licensed asbestos artex removal teams, so the room is genuinely safe to re-enter and redecorate once we’ve finished, not just visually clear.
  • Full room sealing to prevent fibre spread to adjoining spaces
  • Wetting-down or encapsulation methods to minimise dust and fibre release
  • Full PPE and respiratory protection throughout
  • Careful furniture and floor protection given the scale of ceiling-height work
  • Air clearance testing before the room is handed back for redecoration

Our Artex Removal Services

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Ceiling Artex Removal

Full Artex ceiling asbestos removal, ready for a fresh plaster skim and redecoration.

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Domestic Artex Removal

Room-by-room or whole-property domestic artex asbestos removal, scheduled around your household.

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Commercial Artex

Removal Commercial artex asbestos removal for offices and retail ceilings, scheduled to minimise disruption to your business.

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How Our Process Works

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1

Artex Survey & Assessment

A surveyor samples the artex coating and sends it for laboratory analysis , since visual appearance alone can't confirm whether it contains asbestos. You receive a written report before any removal is booked.

2

Assessment & Quote

We provide a method statement covering room sealing and containment, plus a transparent quote. Whole-property jobs are often priced with a per-room breakdown so you can phase the work if needed.

3

Safe Removal

The room is fully sealed, and artex is removed using wetting-down or approved techniques to minimise fibre release into the air. Floors and remaining fixtures are protected throughout the process.

4

Licensed Disposal & Documentation

Removed material is bagged, labelled, and transported to a licensed facility, with a waste transfer note issued. Air clearance testing confirms the room is safe before you bring in a plasterer or redecorate.

Why Choose Us

General Artex Ceiling Removal without proper testing first is one of the most common ways homeowners unknowingly disturb asbestos, sanding straight into a ceiling that’s never been checked.

Criteria Pro Asbestos Removal General Decorators
HSE Asbestos Licence ✅ Yes ❌ Not typically held
Laboratory Testing Before Removal ✅ Standard ❌ Rarely offered
Full Room Containment ✅ Every job ❌ Rarely provided
Licensed Waste Transfer ✅ Documented ❌ Often undocumented
Ready for Re-Skimming Afterwards ✅ Yes ⚠️ Not guaranteed
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How Much Does Artex Removal Cost?

Cost depends on the number of rooms or ceiling area, whether it’s domestic or commercial, and access considerations like stairwells or high ceilings. What affects your quote: total ceiling area, number of rooms, containment complexity, and disposal volume.
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Areas We Cover

We deliver commercial asbestos removal across London, Surrey, Kent, Essex, and the wider South East, with scheduling flexibility for multi-site businesses.

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I recently purchased a late-1950s 3-bed maisonette riddled with asbestos in the flooring of every room. The team quoted quickly, worked fast, did an amazing professional job and left the property immaculate. I couldn’t ask for more.

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Very professional and reliable service. The team arrived on time, worked efficiently, and made sure everything was safe and spotless before leaving. I would definitely use them again and highly recommend.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Commercial Asbestos Removal

How much does asbestos Artex removal cost?
Cost depends on how many rooms or how much ceiling area is involved, whether it’s a domestic or commercial job, and any access complications such as stairwells or high ceilings. A single small room costs considerably less than a whole-property removal. We provide a written quote after inspection and lab testing, so pricing reflects the confirmed material rather than a rough per-room estimate.
A single room is typically completed within a day, including containment setup, removal, and initial clean-down. Whole-property jobs covering several rooms usually take a few days, depending on the total area and whether rooms are done sequentially or in one continuous programme. Air clearance testing, where required, is generally completed on the same day as removal.
No artex applied after the early-to-mid 1980s is generally asbestos-free, since manufacturers phased out asbestos fibres from most formulations before the full 1999 ban. However, visual appearance alone can’t reliably distinguish asbestos-containing artex from asbestos-free versions, which is why laboratory testing is the only way to know for certain in an older property.
No, this is exactly the action that releases fibres if the artex does contain asbestos, and there’s no way to know beforehand without testing. Sanding, scraping, or drilling into unconfirmed artex is one of the most common causes of accidental asbestos exposure in UK homes. Always test first, before any physical disturbance.
The core removal process is similar, but commercial artex asbestos removal often involves larger ceiling areas, out-of-hours scheduling to avoid disrupting a business, and more detailed compliance documentation for facilities management records. Domestic artex asbestos removal is typically scheduled more flexibly around household routines rather than business operating hours.
In some cases, yes. Encapsulation sealing the artex surface rather than removing it can be a suitable option where full removal isn’t immediately necessary, particularly if you’re not planning to re-skim or significantly disturb the ceiling. Your surveyor can advise whether encapsulation or full removal is more appropriate for your specific situation.
Yes. Asbestos textured coating removal falls under the same Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 framework as any other asbestos-containing material. Disposal must go through a licensed hazardous waste route, and depending on the scale and condition of the material, the work may require an HSE-licensed contractor.
Yes, typically. Once artex is removed, the ceiling usually needs a fresh plaster skim before it’s ready for painting, since the removal process exposes the base surface underneath. We can advise on timing so a plasterer can follow on straight after our clearance certificate confirms the room is safe.
For most single-room jobs, the room itself is sealed off, and the rest of the property remains accessible. For whole-property jobs affecting multiple rooms, particularly living spaces or bedrooms, we’ll discuss whether temporary arrangements make sense for your comfort, though full relocation isn’t usually required for artex-specific work.
The property’s age is the first indicator. Artex applied in the 1970s or early 1980s carries a meaningful chance of containing asbestos, while post-mid-1980s Artex is less likely to. Visual inspection can’t confirm this either way, so if you’re planning any work that disturbs the ceiling, testing beforehand is the only reliable approach.

Don't sand into the unknown; get your ceiling tested and removed safely.

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