Artex Removal

Artex removal in Durham, County Durham

Dependable local Artex removal in Durham. Tell us about the job and get a clear fixed price.

  • Covering Framwellgate Moor, Newton Hall and all of Durham
  • One fixed price, agreed up front
  • Experienced, local teams
  • Fast replies, usually the same day

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Service
Artex removal
Location
Durham, County Durham (North East)
Postcodes
DH1, DH6, DH7
Areas
Framwellgate Moor, Newton Hall, Belmont, Neville's Cross, Elvet, Pity Me
Typical cost
Skimming over Artex on a typical bedroom ceiling usually costs £300 to £550. Asbestos sample testing is usually £30 to £80 per sample. Full removal is usually £25 to £45 per square metre for non-asbestos coatings.
Quotes
Free and fixed-price, usually the same day

Artex removal across Durham and County Durham

Durham is a small historic cathedral city on a loop of the River Wear, dominated by its World Heritage cathedral and castle and by a large collegiate university and student population. That is where we come in: we carry out Artex removal on behalf of homeowners, landlords, letting agents and property developers across Durham, from Framwellgate Moor, Newton Hall and Belmont.

Start to finish, we keep Artex removal in Durham straightforward: one point of contact, one fixed price and people who arrive when they say they will.

Our Durham jobs cover Georgian and Victorian terraces, former colliery cottages, semis and student lets. Every property is a little different, which is why every quote is based on your details.

With older brick terraces, coastal properties and plenty of commercial and industrial sites, County Durham has plenty of properties where textured ceilings are still in place, so the work is routine for us.

Many semis and terraces in Durham still have their original swirl ceilings in the hall, landing and main bedroom.

Before you book in Durham

Before you book, let us know your timing. If you have a deadline, such as a move-in date, an inspection or an event in Durham, we will work back from it.

Arranging Artex removal in Durham takes four simple steps: send your details, get a fixed price, choose a date, and the work is done.

Why choose us in Durham

People in Durham choose us because the price is agreed before anything starts, we arrive when agreed, and the job is left clean and finished properly.

  • Smooth, flat finish
  • Clean and tidy
  • Clear pricing

Questions about Artex removal in Durham

What do you need from me to quote in Durham?

Just fill in the form on this page with your postcode, a few details of what you need and any timing needs. If you have photos, they help us price accurately.

Do you cover Framwellgate Moor and other parts of Durham?

Yes. Our service covers all of Durham, including Framwellgate Moor, Newton Hall, Belmont, Neville's Cross, Elvet and Pity Me, as well as Sunderland, Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne and Hartlepool.

Which Durham postcodes do you cover?

Every postcode in Durham is covered, including DH1, DH6 and DH7. If you are on the edge of Durham, send your postcode anyway and we will check.

How much should I expect to pay for Artex removal in Durham?

Every job is different. Prices in Durham come down to the scope of the work and access and timing, so the quickest way to an exact figure is to send your details. Our cost guide gives typical UK prices.

Does Artex contain asbestos?

It can. Textured coatings such as Artex had small amounts of chrysotile (white asbestos) added until the mid-1980s, and asbestos use was fully banned in the UK in 1999. Any textured coating applied before 2000 should be tested before it is disturbed. Many coatings test negative, but you cannot tell by looking.

Areas and postcodes we cover in Durham

Our service covers the whole of Durham, including Framwellgate Moor, Newton Hall, Belmont, Neville's Cross, Elvet and Pity Me.

If your postcode starts with DH1 or DH6 or DH7, we can help.

Durham is served by the A1(M), A167 and A690, which makes it easy for our teams to get to you.

We are often around Prince Bishops Shopping Centre and Durham Cathedral, as well as residential parts of Neville's Cross and Elvet.

For reference, the nearest main station is Durham station.

  • Framwellgate Moor
  • Newton Hall
  • Belmont
  • Neville's Cross
  • Elvet
  • Pity Me
  • Brandon
  • Bowburn
  • Crossgate Moor
  • Shincliffe
  • Gilesgate

Postcodes:

  • DH1
  • DH6
  • DH7

What we can do in Durham

Popular Artex removal jobs we carry out in Durham:

See everything we offer or read our cost guide.

Checklist before booking in Durham

  • Clear small items and move furniture before the plasterer arrives
  • Plan where you will sleep or work if a bedroom or office is being done
  • Allow three to seven days for the plaster to dry before you paint
  • Buy contract matt emulsion for the mist coat rather than vinyl paint
  • Find out roughly when the property was built or last decorated

New to this? Our glossary explains the jargon, and our guides cover costs and what to expect.

Nearby areas

Not in Durham itself? We also work across nearby locations such as:

See all Artex removal locations in North East or every area we cover.

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Tell us what you need using the quote form. We cover all of Durham and County Durham.

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From the blog: Artex patterns explained: swirl, stipple, comb and what they mean. Disposing of Artex waste: what to do with old coating and debris.

Further reading: Overboarding vs skimming over Artex. Does Artex contain asbestos.

Last updated 6 November 2026