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Artex Removal for Broadwater
Artex removal in Broadwater and across West Sussex: removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Need Artex removal in Broadwater?
Your questions about Artex removal in Broadwater
Could my house in Broadwater contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Broadwater may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do textured ceilings in Broadwater homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Can I just skim over it?
You can, if it’s intact: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Do not sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always.
Artex removal near Broadwater
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. Typical materials include coated plasterboard, swirl patterns and stipple finishes, and people normally contact us about rented homes refurbished between tenants and extensions that cut into ceilings.
Homes in towns and villages like Broadwater may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so test each different coating. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Broadwater (BN14, BN11)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Broadwater
Also in Broadwater
Limits to be aware of
Some limits to bear in mind:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Your options compared
Test, leave, cover or remove? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is normally best. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why people choose us
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Work done to the regulations
- Records for your files
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Duty holders and landlords in Broadwater
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
What happens next
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- File the test result and waste note
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Keep pets out of the work area
What to avoid
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Broadwater properties and textured coatings
Broadwater is about 1 mile east of Worthing, in West Sussex. We cover Broadwater as part of West Sussex, for Artex jobs of every size. We work in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 11 miles away.
Older homes across Broadwater may have coatings added during past renovations. If you are refurbishing a rental near Worthing station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. The coast is within about 2 miles of Broadwater, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Wherever your property is in BN14 and BN11, Artex removal is available. Streets in the area include Forest Road, Turner Road and Langton Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. We also carry out Artex jobs in Offington (1 mile north-west), Worthing (1 mile west), Salvington (1 mile north-west), East Worthing (1 mile south-east) and Sompting (2 miles east). We also cover nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (14 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (7 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (5 miles east), Rustington (6 miles west) and Storrington (7 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Museum of Sussex Folklore (0.9 miles west) and Old Castle (0.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Widewater Lagoon and Steep Down.
- Local schools include Bohunt School Worthing (under half a mile south) and Thomas A Becket First School (1 mile west)
- Nearby, you will find The Thomas a Becket pub (0.8 miles west)
What we deal with in Broadwater
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Loft conversions
- Flaking textured ceilings
For a school such as Broadwater CofE Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
What to look for in a quote
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- The scope of the job, in writing
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
What happens
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Ask for a quote
Send us the address in Broadwater, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
Helpful guides
How we price Artex removal
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Access to the area
- How many samples are needed
- How much there is
- Travel and parking
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Photos that help
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A clear close-up
- Damaged areas
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- An overall view
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which does not change what’s underneath.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site