Asbestos Textured Coating Removal Services

Textured coatings like Artex were a popular design choice for ceilings and walls in UK homes from the 1960s to the 1990s. Unfortunately, many of these coatings contain asbestos. If your property was built or renovated before 1999, there’s a significant risk that your ceiling finish contains asbestos fibres. At Blue A Ltd, we provide safe, professional, and fully compliant asbestos textured coating removal services in line with HSE guidelines and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.

Removing these coatings requires specialist procedures to minimise fibre release and ensure your home remains safe during and after the work. Our licensed team handles all types of textured coatings—whether bonded to plasterboard, lath and plaster, or concrete substrates.

What Is Asbestos in Textured Coatings?

Textured wall and ceiling coatings such as Artex often contain chrysotile (white asbestos). While not all Artex contains asbestos, only a lab test can confirm its presence. When disturbed—through drilling, sanding, or removal—these coatings can release hazardous fibres into the air.

Common surfaces where asbestos-textured coatings may be found include:

• Living room and hallway ceilings
• Kitchen and bathroom ceilings
• Wall finishes from older renovations

Our Asbestos Textured Coating Removal Process

At Blue A Ltd, we follow strict procedures to ensure safe and compliant asbestos textured coating removal. Our team is trained and certified to perform both non-licensed and notifiable non-licensed work (NNLW).

1. Survey and Testing

We begin with an asbestos survey or material sample testing to confirm the presence of asbestos in your coating. If present, we classify the job based on size and condition to determine licensing requirements.

2. Risk Assessment and Planning

A full risk assessment and plan of work is prepared according to Asbestos Essentials (HSG210) guidelines. For areas larger than 1m² or poor condition coatings, we implement enhanced controls and notify the HSE if required.

3. Area Sealing and Enclosure

We seal the work zone using polythene sheeting and build negative pressure enclosures where necessary to contain asbestos fibres and protect surrounding spaces.

4. Controlled Removal Methods

We use low-disturbance techniques such as:

• Wet scraping using chemical softeners like X-Tex
• Vacuum-assisted removal with class-H HEPA units
• Manual hand tools—never sanding or dry scraping

5. Decontamination and Waste Disposal

All contaminated materials are bagged in red and clear asbestos waste bags, sealed, and transported to a licensed waste facility. We complete a final site decontamination and provide you with a waste consignment note.

Alternative Options to Full Removal

In certain cases, where full removal is not possible or desired, we offer alternative solutions:

• Overboarding with plasterboard
• Skimming with plaster (only if asbestos-free)
• Full ceiling replacement in difficult scenarios (e.g. lath and plaster)

Why Choose Blue A Ltd?

Certified and Experienced

Our operatives are fully trained under UKATA and certified for all types of asbestos work, including NNLW and notifiable tasks.

Strict HSE Compliance

We work strictly according to Asbestos Essentials and CAR 2012 regulations, ensuring full legal compliance and minimised health risks.

Complete Project Management

From inspection and sampling to final waste documentation, we manage the entire project with precision, care, and safety as our top priority.

Book Your Asbestos Textured Coating Removal Today

Whether it’s Artex on your ceiling or textured coatings on your walls, don’t take risks. Contact Blue A Ltd today to arrange a safe, professional, and fully certified asbestos textured coating removal service. Our experts are here to keep your property—and everyone in it—safe from asbestos exposure.