Torquay Artex removal
Local Artex removal for Torquay customers, priced clearly with no hidden extras.
- Covering Chelston, Wellswood and all of Torquay
- One fixed price, agreed up front
- Experienced, local teams
- Fast replies, usually the same day
Get a free quote in Torquay
Fixed price, no obligation. We aim to reply the same day.
- Service
- Artex removal
- Location
- Torquay, Devon (South West)
- Postcodes
- TQ1, TQ2
- Areas
- Chelston, Wellswood, Ellacombe, Shiphay, Barton, Hele
- 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
About our Torquay service
Anyone living or working in Torquay will know the place well: Torquay is the main resort town of the English Riviera in Torbay, built on hills around a sheltered harbour, with a tourism-led economy and many hotels converted to flats. We cover all of it, from Chelston and Wellswood.
If you need Artex removal in Torquay, you are in the right place. We work with homeowners, landlords, letting agents and property developers throughout Devon, and every job is given a fixed price first so you know exactly where you stand.
In Torquay we work on Victorian villas, converted flats and hillside bungalows. Every property is a little different, so we price from the details you send.
Before quoting a job in Torquay, we ask for photos of each ceiling and when the property was last decorated so the right method can be planned.
A lot of the homes in and around Torquay were built or redecorated between the 1960s and 1990s, which is exactly when Artex was at its most popular.
Torquay Artex removal: common questions
Do you work in Chelston and other parts of Torquay?
Yes. Our service covers all of Torquay, including Chelston, Wellswood, Ellacombe, Shiphay, Barton and Hele, as well as Exeter, Plymouth, Taunton and Barnstaple.
What postcodes do you cover in Torquay?
Every postcode in Torquay is covered, including TQ1 and TQ2. If you are just outside Torquay, send your postcode anyway and we will confirm.
How much does Artex removal cost in Torquay?
It depends on the job. Your price come down to the size of the job and access and timing, so send your details for an exact fixed price. Our cost guide gives typical UK prices.
How soon can you book a job in Torquay?
Most Torquay enquiries get a reply the same day, and the majority of bookings can be scheduled within a week or two. Urgent work can often be fitted in sooner.
Can you remove Artex from walls as well as ceilings?
Yes. Walls, stairwells, landings and hallways can all be skimmed or stripped in the same way as ceilings.
Covering all of Torquay
Our service covers the whole of Torquay, including Chelston, Wellswood, Ellacombe, Shiphay, Barton and Hele.
Postcodes we cover such as TQ1 and TQ2, plus nearby districts.
With the A380, A379 and A3022 close by, our teams can reach Torquay quickly from anywhere in Devon.
Whether you are near Torquay Harbour or Kents Cavern or out towards Shiphay, the price is worked out the same way.
To give you an idea, the main station is Torquay station.
- Chelston
- Wellswood
- Ellacombe
- Shiphay
- Barton
- Hele
- Watcombe
- Cockington
- Livermead
- Torre
- Babbacombe
- St Marychurch
Postcodes:
- TQ1
- TQ2
What we can do in Torquay
Whatever the job in Torquay, we can help with:
See everything we offer or read our cost guide.
Getting an accurate price in Torquay
Before you book, let us know your timing. If there is a date you need to hit, such as a move-in date, an inspection or an event in Torquay, we will work back from it.
Arranging Artex removal in Torquay takes four simple steps: send your details, get a fixed price, choose a date, and the work is done.
Why Torquay customers choose us
Our Torquay customers want three things: a fair fixed price, clear communication and work done properly. That is exactly what we deliver.
- Smooth, flat finish
- Clean and tidy
- Clear pricing
Checklist before booking in Torquay
- 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
- Have any textured coating applied before 2000 sampled and lab tested before work
- Decide whether you want a skim over, overboarding or full removal
New to this? Our glossary explains the jargon, and our guides cover costs and what to expect.
Nearby areas
Our Artex removal service also covers these places near Torquay:
- Artex removal in Exeter
- Artex removal in Plymouth
- Artex removal in Taunton
- Artex removal in Barnstaple
- Artex removal in Weymouth
- Artex removal in Dorchester
- Artex removal in Yeovil
- Artex removal in St Austell
- Artex removal in Barry
- Artex removal in Weston-super-Mare
See all Artex removal locations in South West or every area we cover.
Get your Artex removal quote in Torquay
To get a price for Artex removal in Torquay, complete the short form on this page. We reply with a clear quote, usually the same day.
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