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Asbestos Artex Removal in Chichester, West Sussex
Artex removal for properties in Chichester and West Sussex: Artex removal, with testing first, with written paperwork.
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
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Artex removal in Chichester
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Chichester, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. People often contact us about rented homes refurbished between tenants and coatings in the way of electrical work, involving coated ceiling roses, stipple finishes and swirl patterns.
In a town like Chichester, textured ceilings turn up in houses from the 1960s to the 1990s, though older homes may have them too. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Location
- Chichester (PO19, PO20, PO18, PO10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- Material and condition
- Disposal costs
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Parking and access charges
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Helping us quote
Helpful photos:
- Approximate dimensions
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A photo of the whole area
- Cracks or breaks
Send us the address in Chichester, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will reply with a quote.
Why people call us in Chichester
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
If your home is one of the older properties in Chichester, near Church of St Paul or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
What your quote should include
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- VAT, clearly stated
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
Nearby places to Chichester
What else we do in Chichester
Limits to be aware of
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Common materials
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
Questions from Chichester
Is asbestos common in Chichester homes?
If your home in Chichester was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Is the Artex in my Chichester home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Do you cover Chichester?
Yes. We cover Chichester and the surrounding area as part of West Sussex. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings don’t contain asbestos. The only way to know is to test a sample.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Choosing the right option
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why choose us
- Domestic and commercial work
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Read how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Can I do it myself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Step by step
Our team wears protective equipment, and the room stays closed. It helps if we can park nearby.
- 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
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
How to prepare
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Get a quote
To get a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
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After we’ve finished in Chichester
File the result and the paperwork.
Keeping things safe:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Empty the rooms in advance
- File the test result and waste note
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
Avoid these
Test before the builders arrive.
Test before the builders arrive.
Artex removal around Chichester
Chichester is about 27 miles east of Southampton, in West Sussex. For Artex jobs in Chichester, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. We work in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Chichester to Southampton (about 27 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Lancastrian Infant School should already have records of any textured coatings. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Chichester station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
We cover Artex jobs across PO19, PO20, PO18 and PO10. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as St Martin's Square, Market Road and Old Market Avenue. You will find Chichester on the A27 and A259, so it’s easy for us to reach. If your property is just outside Chichester, we also cover Portfield (1 mile east), Westhampnett (1 mile north-east), Shopwyke (2 miles east), Maudlin (2 miles north-east) and East Lavant (2 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (7 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles east). Chichester is among the bigger towns we cover in West Sussex, with every kind of building, from homes to workplaces.
Nearby you will also find Novium Museum (less than half a mile south) and Chichester Castle (within half a mile east). The countryside around Chichester includes Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Chichester include Central C of E Junior School (under half a mile west) and Chichester High School For Girls (0.7 miles south)
- Local pubs include George and Dragon Inn (under half a mile south-east)
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site