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Artex Removal in Chelwood Gate
Artex removal in Chelwood Gate, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Get a quote for Chelwood Gate
How artex removal works in Chelwood Gate
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole than to strip the coating. We’ll talk you through the options for your rooms in Chelwood Gate. Typical jobs include coatings in the way of electrical work and loft conversions and extensions, involving stipple finishes, coated plasterboard and textured walls.
In places like Chelwood Gate, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Where
- Chelwood Gate (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Which option is right?
Testing first can save a lot: a clear result means normal methods. Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Why choose us
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Clear written quotes
- Clear advice on your options
Read how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Nearby places to Chelwood Gate
What else we do in Chelwood Gate
Artex in Chelwood Gate homes
Chelwood Gate is about 6 miles south of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Chelwood Gate is within our West Sussex area, whatever the size of the job. We work in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Crawley, about 10 miles away.
Chelwood Gate is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH17, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. From Beaconsfield Road, Stone Quarry Road and Isle of Thorns or anywhere nearby, we can help. Other places close to Chelwood Gate we cover include Chelwood Common (1 mile south), Birchgrove (1 mile west), Wych Cross (1 mile north), Danehill (2 miles south-west) and Nutley (2 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (15 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-west), East Grinstead (6 miles north) and Broadfield (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Waterbury Castle (2.6 miles west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (5.9 miles east). The countryside around Chelwood Gate includes Brickfield Meadow.
Doing it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Responsibilities for owners
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
The process
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
How to prepare
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Let us know if something’s broken
Get a quote
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
Questions from Chelwood Gate
Do you cover small places like Chelwood Gate?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is the Artex in my Chelwood Gate home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will advise for each room.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not every coating does: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. Testing a sample is how you find out.
Limits to be aware of
A few things to be aware of:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We need the room cleared
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Where asbestos turns up
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, so they may start to flake.
Typical jobs in Chelwood Gate include:
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings before plastering
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
If your home is one of the older properties in Chelwood Gate, near Chelwood Gate Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Comparing quotes
- If the price includes VAT
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
How we price Artex removal
Prices vary with:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Material and condition
- Access to the area
- Location, parking and any London charges
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Helping us quote
Helpful photos:
- Labels, if any
- Damaged areas
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A photo of the whole area
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site