Plastering & Rendering

Want to install downlights in Artex ceiling (do I skim, overboard or remove the Artex)?

Anonymous user 01/03/2024 - 2.53 PM

I'm looking at buying a house and the survey has said the artex/textured ceilings throughout the house are likely to have asbestos and the owners have confirmed that it contains asbestos. I'm aware that the options are (1) skimming, (2) plasterboard overboard or (3) total removal. I'm going to be doing some level of modernisation as the property was built 1975. What I'd like to do is flatten the textured ceilings and put down lights throughout the house, however, given the ceilings have asbestos, I'm not sure which of the 3 is the best way to deal with the ceilings (given they will be drilled into etc). I'm not planning on doing any of the work myself but would just like a professional's opinion at this point. It's a 2 storey house. On the ground floor there are 2 reception rooms, kitchen and hall area. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms and a bathroom. The house is about 102 square meters. Any thoughts on the best way to deal with the ceilings given I want to put down lights in them? Thank you!