Artex and textured ceiling asbestos removal in Oldbury

In Oldbury's Victorian and Edwardian terraces, canal-side workshops and industrial units, textured ceilings and walls are common in houses decorated in the 1970s and early 1980s. Many are plain gypsum. Some are not. A lab test on a small sample settles it.

If the coating does contain asbestos, the contractor seals the room with polythene and tape, uses a HEPA-filtered vacuum, keeps the surface wet while stripping and cleans down afterwards. Textured coatings are usually non-licensed work, and the contractor confirms the category in the quote.

How the job runs

1. 1

   Test the coating

   A small sample is taken and sent to a laboratory, so you know before anyone starts work.

2. 2

   Seal the room

   Doors, vents and floors are covered and taped. Warning signs go up and a HEPA vacuum is set up.

3. 3

   Wet-strip the coating

   Operatives in coveralls and respirators keep the surface damp and remove it without breaking it up more than necessary.

4. 4

   Clean down and check

   Surfaces are cleaned, waste is double-wrapped and removed, and the room is checked before it is handed back.

What affects the price

• Number of rooms and ceiling area
• Whether walls or stairwells are coated too
• Condition of the plaster underneath
• Whether you want re-skimming or decorating afterwards
• Access and furniture to be moved

Common questions