Artex removal guides
Straight answers on cost, methods and what to expect.
How much does Artex removal cost in the UK? (2026 guide)
Typical 2026 UK prices for Artex skimming, full Artex removal and asbestos testing, plus what pushes the price up or down.
Does Artex contain asbestos? What UK homeowners need to know
Which Artex coatings may contain asbestos, how to get it tested, and the safe options for dealing with it.
Skim over Artex or remove it? Pros, cons and costs
A plain comparison of skimming over Artex versus full removal, covering cost, time, mess and safety.
How to choose an Artex removal contractor: questions to ask and red flags
What to ask before hiring someone to skim or remove Artex, how to spot a contractor who cuts corners on asbestos, and how to compare quotes.
Artex and asbestos: the UK rules for homeowners, landlords and contractors
How the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 apply to textured coatings, what counts as licensed and non-licensed work, and how asbestos waste must be handled.
Having Artex skimmed: how long it takes and what to expect on the day
A day-by-day guide to Artex ceiling skimming, from preparing the room to drying times, plus how to live in the house while work is under way.
DIY Artex removal vs hiring a professional: risks, costs and results
What is realistic to do yourself with an Artex ceiling, the safety risks, and when paying a professional plasterer is the better option.
Overboarding vs skimming over Artex: which is right for your ceiling?
When to fix new plasterboard over an Artex ceiling instead of skimming it, the costs and time involved, and what to check about joists, height and lighting.