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Artex Removal in Balls Cross
Artex removal in Balls Cross, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Walls before tiling
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings coming down
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About our artex removal in Balls Cross
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through, which is why testing first matters in Balls Cross. Common materials are Artex ceilings, coated plasterboard and stipple finishes, and typical jobs are coatings in the way of electrical work and ceilings due for plastering or skimming.
In towns and villages like Balls Cross, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Area
- Balls Cross (GU28)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Responsibilities for owners
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Your options compared
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
What you get
- Across London and the South East
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Clear advice on your options
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
Take a look at how we quote and our cost guide.
How we price Artex removal
Every quote reflects:
- How many samples are needed
- Parking and access charges
- Access to the area
- What the material is and its state
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- Labels, if any
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The parking area
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Materials, one by one
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Balls Cross: your questions answered
Do textured ceilings in Balls Cross homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you come out to small villages like Balls Cross?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Is my textured ceiling in Balls Cross asbestos?
Not every coating does: many coatings are asbestos-free. Testing a sample is how you find out.
Can I just skim over it?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but do not sand it first, and record that it’s there.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
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.
The process
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and the room stays closed. It helps if we can park nearby.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
How to get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will reply with a quote.
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Good to know
The usual limits are:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
- We need the room cleared
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials in Balls Cross
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Looking after things afterwards
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, and you get the paperwork.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Keep pets away
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Each different coating needs testing
- File the test result and waste note
What to avoid
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Also near Balls Cross
Other services in Balls Cross
Textured ceilings in Balls Cross
Balls Cross is about 12 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Homes, landlords and businesses in Balls Cross contact us for Artex jobs. We work in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Balls Cross to Guildford (15 miles away).
Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 7 miles of Balls Cross; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
For Artex jobs in GU28, just send the postcode and a few photos. Other places close to Balls Cross we cover include Kirdford (2 miles east), Mackerel's Common (2 miles north-east), Plaistow (3 miles north-east), Ifold (4 miles north-east) and Wisborough Green (4 miles east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (12 miles east), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (15 miles south), Rustington (15 miles south), Storrington (10 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Lodsworth Castle (4.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Balls Cross include The Mens and Shillinglee Lake.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note