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Artex Removal in Barnham
Found something that might be asbestos in Barnham? We provide Artex removal, with testing first, explained in plain English.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Textured walls before a refit
Artex removal near Barnham
Artex removal for Barnham properties
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Barnham, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Typical jobs include rented flats before redecoration and extensions that cut into ceilings, including coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and swirl patterns.
In a village like Barnham, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Location
- Barnham (PO22)
- County
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Responsibilities for owners
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
If your business premises in Barnham were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Towns and villages near Barnham
Also in Barnham
DIY and asbestos
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
What affects the price in Barnham
What drives the price:
- Disposal costs
- The type of material and its condition
- How easy it is to reach
- Location, parking and any London charges
Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Sending photos
For a quick quote, include:
- A rough size or measurement
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- How we’d reach it
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
What it might be made of
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so testing is the only way to know.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings before plastering
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Walls before tiling
If your home is one of the older properties in Barnham, near The Parish Church of St Mary or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Before booking anyone
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- What paperwork you get
The process
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
How to get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Your questions about Artex removal in Barnham
Is the Artex in my Barnham home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
What if my house is newer?
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 asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We will give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Do you work in Barnham?
Yes, Barnham is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Artex in Barnham homes
Barnham is about 4 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Properties in Barnham 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, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Barnham to Brighton (22 miles away).
For a school such as Barnham Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Barnham station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 7 miles of Barnham; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too. The coast is within about 4 miles of Barnham, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
For Artex jobs in PO22, just send the postcode and a few photos. Your property could be on Garden Crescent, Dollery Road and Goodacres. Other places close to Barnham we cover include West Barnham (1 mile north-west), Walberton (1 mile north-east), Yapton (1 mile south-east), Eastergate (1 mile north-west) and Lidsey (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-west), Chichester (6 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles south-west) and Tote Copse Castle (2.5 miles west). Within reach you’ll find WWT Arundel.
- Schools near Barnham include St Philip Howard Catholic High School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Murrell Arms (within half a mile west)
After we have finished in Barnham
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Give us room sizes
- Test every different coating
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Photos help us quote
Don’ts
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
What we do and do not cover
So you know what to expect:
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- We need the room cleared
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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