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Artex Removal for Ashington
Need Artex removal in Ashington? We cover Ashington and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
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Artex removal in Ashington
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation, which is why testing first matters in Ashington. Typical jobs include structural work through coated ceilings and loft conversions and extensions, including coated plasterboard, textured walls and swirl patterns.
Rural homes near Ashington have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- Ashington (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens next
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
A few practical points:
- Keep pets away
- Test every different coating
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Photos help us quote
What to avoid
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
How we price Artex removal
Quotes vary because of:
- Parking and access charges
- What the material is and its state
- How many samples are needed
- How much waste there is
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- Labels, if any
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Street parking nearby
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Responsibilities for owners
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Ashington properties and textured coatings
Ashington is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Ashington, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. Ashington is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 13 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Ashington, near Ashington Methodist Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 7 miles of Ashington; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We cover Artex jobs across RH20. From London Road, The Sands and Hillcrest Drive or anywhere nearby, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover include Wiston (1 mile south-east), Dial Post (3 miles north-east), Ashurst (3 miles east), Broomer's Corner (3 miles north) and Whitehall (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (10 miles north), Worthing (8 miles south), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Storrington And District Museum (2.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
- Local schools include Rydon Community College (2 miles west)
What we do and do not cover
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other materials may need their own approach
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Common materials
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
How it works
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Ask for a quote
You will get a written quote. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Helpful guides
Can I do it myself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
FAQs for Ashington
Do textured ceilings in Ashington homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you cover Ashington from London?
We cover Ashington, about 41 miles from central London.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Is my textured ceiling in Ashington asbestos?
Not necessarily: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. Testing a sample is how you find out.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
Your options compared
A low price may mean shortcuts. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why us?
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Across London and the South East
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Read our prices page or published price ranges.
Why people call us in Ashington
Many trades want a test result first.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Landlord refurbishments
- Structural work through coated ceilings
For a school such as Ashington CofE Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
What to look for in a quote
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- If the price includes VAT
- How fibres will be kept down
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site