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West Sussex · England

Artex Removal in Almodington

Artex removal across Almodington, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.

  • Textured walls before a refit
  • Ceilings coming down
  • Loft conversions

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Artex removal near Almodington

Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. Typical jobs include loft conversions and rented flats before redecoration, involving swirl patterns, textured walls and coated plasterboard.

Rural homes near Almodington have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.

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Where
Almodington (PO20)
Area hub
West Sussex
Service
Textured ceilings and walls
Paperwork
Result and waste note
Quote
Quoted individually, in writing
Call
07833 053 749
Updated
26 October 2026

Options to consider in Almodington

You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.

Why us?

  • Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
  • We identify first and remove only what needs removing
  • Covering London and the South East
  • Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory

Read how we quote or the cost guide.

What happens next

Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.

Some practical advice:

  • Plan around the closed rooms
  • Photos help us quote
  • Keep the results and paperwork
  • Book your plasterer after removal

Things not to do

Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.

Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.

Textured ceilings in Almodington

Almodington is about 4 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. Properties in Almodington range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. We work right across the region, from Almodington to Southampton (about 26 miles away).

Older homes across Almodington may have coatings added during past renovations. A school like Birdham CE Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. Almodington is within about 4 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.

We handle Artex jobs in every part of PO20. That could mean a property on Second Avenue, Batchmere Road and Third Avenue, wherever it is in Almodington. Neighbouring places we cover include Somerley (1 mile north-west), Earnley (1 mile south-west), Birdham (1 mile north), Highleigh (1 mile east) and Shipton Green (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (6 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (4 miles south-east), Littlehampton (13 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Rustington (14 miles east).

Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Pilsey Island.

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Step by step

We bag and label the waste as we work, for disposal at a permitted site. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you.

  1. Get in touch with photos
  2. We test a sample of each coating
  3. We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
  4. We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
  5. The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note

Preparing for the visit

  • Mention any parking restrictions
  • Dig out previous surveys
  • Mention any damage before we arrive

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Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.

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Duty holders and landlords in Almodington

Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.

If you run a business from older premises in Almodington, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.

Can I do it myself?

HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.

Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.

What affects the price in Almodington

The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:

  • The quantity or area
  • Parking and access charges
  • Material and condition
  • How easy it is to reach

What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.

Helping us quote

Helpful photos:

  • Damaged areas
  • Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
  • An idea of size
  • A close-up from a safe distance

If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.

Questions from Almodington

Do textured ceilings in Almodington homes contain asbestos?

Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.

How far is Almodington from London?

We cover Almodington, about 59 miles from central London.

Can asbestos go in my bin?

No: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.

Will I get the price in writing?

Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.

Could my home contain asbestos?

Looking will not tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.

Does weather affect the work?

That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.

Is asbestos dangerous?

Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.

Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?

Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.

A closer look at the materials

Textured walls

Walls can have textured coatings too.

Patched areas

Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.

What we do and don’t cover

Worth knowing before booking:

  • We need the room cleared
  • Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
  • Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately

If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.

Materials we see

  • Artex ceilings
  • Textured walls
  • Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
  • Patched or painted coatings
  • Swirl and stipple patterns
  • Coated plasterboard

Service details

  • Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
  • Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
  • Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
  • Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note

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