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CosmeticCommon in SepRecommended trade: Plasterer

Artex Ceiling Removal

Textured Artex coating on the ceiling that you want removed for a smooth, modern finish.

What Is Causing This?

  • 1Artex applied in the 1970s to 1990s as a fashionable finish
  • 2Surface now looks dated and is difficult to repaint neatly
  • 3Artex applied before 2000 may contain asbestos fibres

How Urgent Is This?

Cosmetic

This is a cosmetic issue. It is not causing damage and can be addressed in your own time.

What Needs to Be Done

If pre-2000 Artex, it must be tested for asbestos first. A plasterer will either skim over the Artex with a fresh coat of plaster or, if safe, scrape it off, prepare the surface, and re-skim.

How Much Will It Cost?

£241 – £698

National average estimate

Labour: £188 – £513 | Materials: £53 – £185

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Planning Permission Guidance

Some fixes for this problem may require planning permission or building regulations approval. Check if your project needs permission:

Single-Storey Rear Extension

Generally permitted under Part 1, Class A of the GPDO. Standard permitted development allows a maximum projection of 3m ...

How to Prevent This

If your Artex dates from before 2000, always have it tested for asbestos before any work begins. Skimming over is often safer and cheaper than removal.

Related Problems

Cracked Plaster on Wall

Cracks running through the plaster on an interior wall, from fine hairline cracks to wider splits.

Cracked Ceiling Paint

Fine or wide cracks appearing in the paint on the ceiling, sometimes with flaking edges.

Asbestos Found in Survey

A survey has identified materials that may contain asbestos, common in properties built before 2000.

Other Plasterer Problems

Cracked Plaster on Wall

Cracks running through the plaster on an interior wall, from fine hairline cracks to wider splits.

Blown Plaster

Plaster that sounds hollow when tapped, feels soft, or bulges away from the wall beneath.

Damp Patch Through Plaster

A wet or discoloured area on plastered walls, often with a musty smell or salt crystals forming on the surface.

Bubbling Plaster

Plaster developing bubbles, blisters, or a bumpy texture on the surface, sometimes with paint lifting over the top.

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