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Artex Removal in Abingworth
Any pre-2000 building in Abingworth may contain asbestos. We offer textured coating testing and removal.
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Landlord refurbishments
Artex removal in Abingworth
Artex removal for Abingworth properties
If your renovation in Abingworth involves textured ceilings, get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. We often deal with coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and stipple finishes, and typical jobs are walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit and ceilings due for plastering or skimming.
Village homes like those in Abingworth have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Area
- Abingworth (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens next
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
Keeping things safe:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Each different coating needs testing
Things not to do
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Artex in Abingworth homes
Abingworth is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. If your Artex job is in Abingworth, let us know about access. Abingworth is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work. We work right across the region, from Abingworth to Brighton (15 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Thakeham Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. Older homes across Abingworth may have coatings added during past renovations. Abingworth is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of RH20 and the streets around it. Your property could be on Abingworth Crescent, Chestnut Drive and Shelley Place or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cover Thakeham (1 mile north-east), Warminghurst (1 mile east), Heath Common (1 mile south-east), West Chiltington Common (1 mile west) and West Chiltington (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Storrington And District Museum (1.6 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Chanctonbury Hill.
- Local schools include Rydon Community College (1.1 miles south)
Weighing up your options
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Always test first. Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Why choose us
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
Take a look at our prices page and published price ranges.
Good to know
What’s in and what’s out:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Material and condition
- Travel and parking
- The category of work
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- A clear close-up
- How we’d reach it
- Damaged areas
- Street parking nearby
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
How it works
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, and keep the coating damp as we work. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
How to prepare
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Tell us about parking and access
Ask for a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
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Abingworth questions
Could my house in Abingworth contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Abingworth may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Abingworth and the area around Pulborough station?
Yes, we cover Abingworth and the area towards Pulborough station, about 3.9 miles west.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Doing it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Materials we deal with
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Towns and villages near Abingworth
Other services in Abingworth
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Abingworth
Many trades want a test result first.
In older properties, we often see:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings coming down
For rented flats close to Pulborough station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Comparing quotes
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- The method and controls
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site