2026/27 STATUTORY & COST AUDIT • ICO REG ZC136598
Artex Asbestos Ceiling Removal (X-Tex Gel / Scrape) vs Plasterboard Overboarding Costs
How much does it cost to remove an asbestos Artex ceiling in the UK?
In 2026, wet-gel chemical scraping (`X-Tex` non-hazardous poultice) or complete plasterboard lathe-down removal of chrysotile Artex ceilings costs £85 to £110 per m² (£1,450–£1,950 for a standard 16m² living room) including H-Type HEPA vacuuming and EWC 17 06 05* disposal. Before disturbing any pre-2000 textured coating, an HSG264 UKAS-accredited lab bulk sample test (£245) confirms whether chrysotile fibres (typically 1%–3%) are present.
| Artex Remediation Method | Cost for 16m² Room | Pros & Conveyancing Impact |
|---|---|---|
| HSG264 UKAS Lab Bulk Sample Testing Only | £245 Fixed (Up to 3 Samples) | Proves Whether Artex Contains Chrysotile (Many Post-1992 Ceilings Test Negative) |
| Full Wet-Gel Scrape or Plasterboard Removal + Disposal | £1,450 – £1,950 | 100% Asbestos-Free Certificate + EWC 17 06 05* Consignment Note |
| Plasterboard Overboarding & Skim (Encapsulation) | £650 – £920 | Leaves Asbestos Hidden Above — Must Declare on Future Electrical Downlight Work |
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