Artex removal with the scope explained upfront
Send photos, the approximate ceiling or wall area and any existing asbestos report. We will review the surface, access and your renovation plans, then explain the removal work and preparation needed. If you do not know what is behind the coating, select “Not sure” in the enquiry form.
- Ceiling and wall removal assessed room by room
- Coating and underlying plasterboard or other substrate removed together
- Room preparation, furniture and occupancy agreed before work
- Removal waste taken away, with a waste consignment note provided
You will need reboarding and skimming afterwards
We do not offer coating-only scraping. Our removal includes the underlying plasterboard or other substrate within the agreed area. You will need a separate contractor for reboarding, skimming and decorating; D&M does not carry out these reinstatement works. We explain the removal boundaries before you accept the quote.
Useful information for your enquiry
Share the property postcode, approximate quantity or area, condition and access. Photographs and existing laboratory or survey reports help us assess the enquiry.
Please take photographs only from a safe position. Do not lift flooring, scrape a coating, open packaging or climb onto a roof for a quote.
Your questions, answered.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
No. Appearance alone cannot confirm it. If you do not have a test result, we can discuss sampling before confirming the removal scope.
Can you just scrape off the texture?
No. We remove the textured coating together with its underlying substrate. Please allow for reboarding, skimming and decorating by a separate contractor afterwards.
Can you remove just one ceiling?
Yes, enquiries can cover a single ceiling, several rooms or coated walls. Tell us the approximate area and send photos so we can assess your job.
Do I have to move out?
That depends on the work area, access and controls required. Tell us whether the property is occupied; we will agree room preparation and access arrangements before booking.
When will I get a quote?
We aim to quote within one working day when the enquiry contains enough information. If we need testing, a visit or more details, we will explain what is needed.
What if the coating is peeling or has been damaged by a leak?
Tell us about damage before booking and send photographs taken without disturbing the surface. Stop work that could disturb it; do not scrape, sand or attempt a DIY clean-up of suspected asbestos debris. We will assess the material, its condition and the work required before recommending the next step.
Does one Artex test result cover all the ceilings in a house?
A result relates to the material sampled and the scope of the inspection. Different rooms, repairs or finishes may need separate assessment. Send the report and tell us which rooms and surfaces your renovation will affect. Targeted sampling is not a whole-property survey or an asbestos-free certificate.
HSE asbestos guidance. Every quotation is subject to the individual scope and assessment.
