Artex Removal

Gateshead Artex removal

Artex removal in Gateshead from an experienced local team. Free, no-obligation quotes.

  • Covering Felling, Bensham and all of Gateshead
  • One fixed price, agreed up front
  • Experienced, local teams
  • Fast replies, usually the same day

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Service
Artex removal
Location
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear (North East)
Postcodes
NE8, NE9, NE10, NE11
Areas
Felling, Bensham, Saltwell, Dunston, Wrekenton, Deckham
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 in Gateshead

Gateshead is a large town on the south bank of the Tyne facing Newcastle, known for its quayside arts venues, the Angel of the North and the MetroCentre, with mainly residential suburbs. We offer Artex removal right across Gateshead, including Felling and Bensham through to Saltwell.

Booking Artex removal in Gateshead should be quick and painless. Send us the basics and we will reply with a clear, fixed quote, usually the same day.

In Gateshead we work on Tyneside flats, Victorian terraces, inter-war semis and council-built homes. Each one is a little different, so every quote is based on your details.

Some older Gateshead homes have lath and plaster ceilings under the Artex, which can mean overboarding is the better option.

Homeowners across North East are updating dated textured ceilings as part of kitchen, lighting and loft projects.

Popular jobs in Gateshead

Whatever the job in Gateshead, we can help with:

See everything we offer or read our cost guide.

Tips for Gateshead customers

Nearly all Gateshead jobs are easy to price from a short description and a photo or two. If anything is unclear we will ask before quoting, so the price you get is the price you pay.

It is quick: fill in the form, we reply with a price the same day in most cases, you confirm, and the job is completed in Gateshead on the agreed date.

Why Gateshead customers choose us

People in Gateshead choose us because the price is agreed up front, we arrive when agreed, and the job is left clean and finished properly.

  • Safety first
  • Smooth, flat finish
  • Clean and tidy

Questions about Artex removal in Gateshead

Do you cover my Gateshead postcode?

We cover all Gateshead postcodes, including NE8, NE9, NE10 and NE11. If you are just outside Gateshead, send your postcode anyway and we will confirm.

How much does Artex removal cost in Gateshead?

Prices vary with the job. Your price depend on the scope of the work and access and timing, so send your details for an exact fixed price. Typical prices are in the facts box at the top of this page and in our cost guide.

How soon can you book a job in Gateshead?

We aim to reply to Gateshead enquiries the same day, and the majority of bookings can be booked in within a week or two. If it is urgent, say so and we will try to fit you in sooner.

How do I get a quote in Gateshead?

Simply use the quote form with your postcode, a few details of what you need and when you need it. If you have photos, they help us price accurately.

When can I paint the ceiling?

New plaster usually needs between three and seven days to dry, depending on the weather and ventilation. Once it has turned an even pale pink, apply a watered-down mist coat first, then your normal emulsion.

Gateshead areas we cover

Whether you are in Felling, Bensham, Saltwell or Dunston, we can help.

Postcode districts we regularly work in include NE8, NE9, NE10 and NE11, plus nearby districts.

Gateshead is well connected by the A1, A167 and A184, which makes it easy for our teams to get to you.

We regularly work close to MetroCentre, plus the quieter streets of Dunston and Wrekenton.

  • Felling
  • Bensham
  • Saltwell
  • Dunston
  • Wrekenton
  • Deckham
  • Sheriff Hill
  • Teams
  • Windy Nook
  • Pelaw
  • Lobley Hill
  • Low Fell

Postcodes:

  • NE8
  • NE9
  • NE10
  • NE11

What to have ready for your Gateshead quote

  • Have any textured coating applied before 2000 sampled and lab tested before work
  • Decide whether you want a skim over, overboarding or full removal
  • Get a written quote that lists testing, preparation, plastering, repairs and waste
  • Check how the contractor will deal with deep peaks without sanding
  • Arrange for light fittings to be isolated and removed by an electrician if needed

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

Nearby areas

We also cover the areas around Gateshead, including:

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

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From the blog: Can you paint over Artex? Best paint, rollers and technique. Drilling into Artex: fitting downlights, alarms and fixings safely.

Further reading: Does Artex contain asbestos. Skim over Artex or remove it.

Last updated 6 November 2026