West Sussex · England
Artex Removal for Botolphs
Found something that might be asbestos in Botolphs? Our service covers testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, with clear advice at each step.
- Walls before tiling
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Get a quote for Botolphs
Weighing up your options
Test, leave, cover or remove? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is typically better. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why choose us
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Take a look at how we quote or our cost guide.
Artex removal near Botolphs
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We will talk you through the options for your rooms in Botolphs. We often deal with coated ceiling roses, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns, and typical jobs are coatings damaged by DIY and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights.
In a village like Botolphs, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need.
- Where
- Botolphs (BN44)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Textured ceilings in Botolphs
Botolphs is about 3 miles north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. If your Artex job is in Botolphs, let us know about access when you get in touch. Botolphs is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 8 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Botolphs, near St Botolph's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. For a school such as Upper Beeding Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. Botolphs is within about 4 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
Here we cover the BN44 postcode area. Nearby, we also cover Upper Beeding (1 mile north-east), Bramber (1 mile north), Steyning (1 mile north-west), Sompting (3 miles south-west) and Lancing (3 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as Horsham (13 miles north), Worthing (5 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Steyning Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Old Castle (4.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Botolphs includes Steep Down and Mill Hill.
- Nearby schools include Steyning Grammar School (1.6 miles north-west)
After we have finished in Botolphs
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- File the test result and waste note
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Photos help us quote
- Clear the rooms before the work
Don’ts
Test before the builders arrive.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Responsibilities for owners
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Botolphs questions
Is the Artex in my Botolphs home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Could my house in Botolphs contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional.
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- Access to the area
- The quantity or area
- What the material is and its state
- The survey scope
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Sending photos
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Labels, if any
- Cracks or breaks
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A clear close-up
Every job is quoted in writing. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Step by step
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
How to prepare
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Clear the way to the work area
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
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Materials, one by one
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Good to know
The usual limits are:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials in Botolphs
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Towns and villages near Botolphs
More for properties in Botolphs
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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