Surface and backing
Ceiling or wall, approximate area, condition and plasterboard, lath-and-plaster or unknown backing.
Clear scope from safe photos and any existing report
Artex Ceiling & Wall Removal
How we help
Ask about asbestos textured-coating removal from ceilings or walls. We’ll confirm suitability, scope, price and availability.
- Ceilings and walls assessed by backing, condition and area.
- Scope and room preparation agreed before booking.
- Urgent availability depends on postcode, job details and capacity.
Before booking
Send safe, existing room photos, approximate ceiling or wall dimensions, the backing if known, postcode, urgency and any existing survey or test report. We’ll confirm suitability, scope, price and earliest availability.
- Ceilings and walls assessed by backing, condition and area.
- Scope and room-preparation requirements confirmed before booking.
- Urgent availability is subject to postcode, job details and capacity.
How it works
Three clear steps from details to completion
1. Send safe detailsShare existing photos, rooms, dimensions, condition, postcode and any report.
2. We check suitabilityWe review the coating, backing, extent, condition and access.
3. Receive a confirmed scopeYour quote states method, preparation, price, date, disposal and paperwork.
Safety: Textured coating may or may not contain asbestos, and photographs cannot confirm it. We provide removal, not testing, sampling or surveys. Do not scrape, sand, drill, cut, wet or sample suspected material.
FAQs
Artex removal prices and FAQs
Pricing and preparation depend on the affected surface, backing, condition and room access. If testing is needed, read our guide to preparing an Artex ceiling for professional testing.
Ask about your job ↗How much does Artex ceiling or wall removal cost?
Our current prices are:
Plasterboard ceilings£60 per m²
Lath-and-plaster ceilings£90 per m²
Textured coatings on walls£90 per m²
Minimum job size20m²
Worked example: a 3m × 4m ceiling is approximately 12m², so the 20m² minimum applies.
The price includes the agreed removal, authorised hazardous-waste transport, disposal and the waste paperwork stated in your quote. Your written quote confirms the total, VAT treatment, room preparation and anything excluded.
How is Artex removed?
The Artex removal method depends on the coating, backing, condition, room layout and agreed scope. We confirm the proposed method, preparation, disposal and paperwork before booking.
We provide removal—not testing or sampling.
How do I estimate the affected area?
For a ceiling, multiply the room length by its width. For walls, multiply width by height for each affected wall and add them together. Rough measurements are sufficient for the initial quote.
What affects the final price?
The main factors are area, backing, condition, number of rooms, height, access, preparation, postcode and timing. Your written quote confirms the total and VAT treatment.
How should the room be prepared?
Rooms must be empty before arrival. Clear movable belongings without touching the coating and keep the access route unobstructed. Tell us about damage, leaks, loft access or restricted access.
How soon can removal be arranged?
Availability depends on postcode, scope, condition, access and current capacity. Add your preferred date and urgency to the form; we will confirm the earliest suitable appointment.
Prepare with confidence
What is confirmed before Artex removal starts
The surface, backing and room conditions affect the method. We confirm these details in writing before the appointment.
Room preparation
What must be cleared, access requirements and any protection included in the agreed scope.
Method and disposal
The proposed removal route, total price, timing, authorised disposal and paperwork.
Your quote sets the boundaries. It states exactly what is included, room preparation and the confirmed total.
Get a Fixed Artex QuoteWe do not test or sample textured coatings. Never scrape, drill, sand, cut or wet suspected material.
Know the scope before you book
A clear plan for your ceiling or walls
Your written quote confirms the affected surfaces, agreed removal method, room preparation, total price, earliest available date, disposal and paperwork.
Each agreed ceiling or wall is identified in the scope.
You know what must be cleared before the team arrives.
The method, total, timing and paperwork are set out in writing.
Removal only: testing, sampling and replacement finishes are not included unless expressly stated in your written quote.
Ready for a room-specific written quote?
Send safe existing photos, rough dimensions, backing if known, postcode and any existing report.
Customer feedback
What customers say about our Artex-removal work
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“The team showed up on time and did a brilliant job, they left the house incredibly clean!”Giulia Tomassini
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“Great service from getting the quote to the job being complete, amazing communication throughout and super speedy work too.”Alice Eatough
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“Excellent service. Dealt with promptly & efficiently. Great team. Wouldn’t hesitate to use again. Highly recommended.”Patrick James
