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Asbestos Artex Removal in Ashurst, West Sussex
Buildings in Ashurst built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Landlord refurbishments
Get a quote for Ashurst
Choosing the right option
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
What you get
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Reports and results you can share
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
Take a look at how we price jobs or published price ranges.
How artex removal works in Ashurst
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole than to strip the coating. We’ll talk you through the options for your rooms in Ashurst. Common materials are coated plasterboard, stipple finishes and swirl patterns, and people typically contact us about coatings in the way of electrical work and ceilings before skimming.
Village homes like those in Ashurst have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Ashurst (BN44)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Ashurst
What else we do in Ashurst
Afterwards
Share the paperwork with your trades.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Each different coating needs testing
Things not to do
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Limits to be aware of
A few things to be aware of:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Ashurst properties and textured coatings
Ashurst is about 7 miles north of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. For Artex jobs in Ashurst, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. We work in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 11 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Ashurst, near The Parish Church of St James or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Wherever your property is in BN44, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your property is on Church Lane and School Lane or a nearby road, we can help. If your property is just outside Ashurst, we also cover Partridge Green (2 miles north-east), Dial Post (2 miles north-west), Wiston (2 miles south-west), Littleworth (3 miles north) and Ashington (3 miles west). We also cover nearby towns such as Crawley (14 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north), Worthing (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (11 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles east) and Littlehampton (12 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Steyning Museum (3.1 miles south). Within reach you will find Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
- Local pubs include Fountain Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
A closer look at the materials
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Should you do it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
What we deal with in Ashurst
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so testing is the only way to know.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Walls before tiling
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
For a school such as Ashurst CofE Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
What to look for in a quote
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- How fibres will be kept down
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
How we price Artex removal
Every quote reflects:
- Material and condition
- How easy it is to reach
- Parking and access charges
- How much waste there is
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A rough size or measurement
- Street parking nearby
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
You’ll get a written quote. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
Your questions about Artex removal in Ashurst
Do older homes in Ashurst have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How far is Ashurst from London?
We cover Ashurst, about 40 miles from central London.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both work; it depends on the room. We’ll explain the options.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always.
Can I just skim over it?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
The process
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking and access
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Read more
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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