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Artex Removal for Birdham
Artex removal in Birdham: textured coating testing and removal, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
Asbestos help in Birdham
Materials, one by one
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
About our artex removal in Birdham
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Birdham. Whether it’s landlord refurbishments and walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit, we deal with swirl patterns, stipple finishes and textured walls.
Rural homes near Birdham have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Area
- Birdham (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Good to know
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
Should you do it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Looking after things afterwards
Share the paperwork with your trades.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Keep pets away
What to avoid
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Birdham properties and textured coatings
Birdham is about 4 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Birdham, just send the postcode. Birdham is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work. Our area stretches from Birdham to Southampton (26 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Birdham CE Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. In older homes in Birdham, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. The coast is within about 5 miles of Birdham; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the PO20 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Old Common Close, Main Road and Walwyn Close; we cover every one. We also carry out Artex jobs in Somerley (1 mile south-west), Almodington (1 mile south), Shipton Green (1 mile west), Highleigh (2 miles south-east) and Earnley (2 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (6 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north-east), Selsey (5 miles south-east), Littlehampton (13 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles north-west) and Rustington (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (4.1 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (4.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Birdham includes Pilsey Island.
- Local pubs include The Birdham Public House (under half a mile north-east)
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What affects the price in Birdham
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- Material and condition
- How many samples are needed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The size of the job
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- An idea of size
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Visible markings
Every job is quoted in writing. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Choosing the right option
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Always test first. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
What you get
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Clear advice on your options
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
See how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Your questions about Artex removal in Birdham
Do you cover small places like Birdham?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is asbestos common in Birdham homes?
Any home in Birdham built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
How much does Artex removal cost in Birdham?
Room sizes, the method and the waste decide, so we quote after testing.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Do you cover Birdham?
Yes. We cover Birdham and the surrounding area as part of West Sussex. Send us the postcode for a quote.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We will identify it and advise on removal.
What happens
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, and keep the coating damp as we work. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
How to prepare
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Find any old asbestos reports
Getting a price
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Related guides
Why people call us in Birdham
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling isn’t automatically asbestos.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings before skimming
- Landlord refurbishments
For rented flats close to Fishbourne station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- What isn’t included
- How fibres will be kept down
- Which areas and materials are covered
- 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