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Asbestos Artex Removal in Chidham, West Sussex
Artex removal in Chidham: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Asbestos help in Chidham
Good to know
Worth knowing before booking:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other materials may need their own approach
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
About our artex removal in Chidham
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. Typical materials include textured walls, coated plasterboard and stipple finishes, and typical jobs are coatings scraped during DIY and walls before tiling.
In a village like Chidham, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Where
- Chidham (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Also near Chidham
Also in Chidham
What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- How many samples are needed
- Travel and parking
- How easy it is to reach
- How much there is
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- An overall view
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Approximate dimensions
- Where we could park
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Duty holders and landlords in Chidham
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Textured ceilings in Chidham
Chidham is about 4 miles west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Properties in Chidham range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Chidham is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 23 miles away.
For rented flats close to Nutbourne station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. For a school such as Chidham Parochial Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. The coast is within about 6 miles of Chidham, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
We cover Artex jobs across the PO18 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Chidham Lane, Harbour Way and Cot Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also carry out Artex jobs in Nutbourne (1 mile north-west), Bosham (1 mile east), Broadbridge (1 mile east), Hambrook (1 mile north) and Bosham Hoe (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (9 miles east), Chichester (4 miles east), Selsey (8 miles south-east), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (3 miles north-west) and Portfield (5 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Warblington Castle (4.1 miles west) and St Richard's Hospital (4.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Nutborne Marshes and Stoke Down.
- Nearby schools include Bourne Community College (2.1 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bosham Free House Public House And Restaurant (0.6 miles north)
How we work
Our team wears protective equipment, and the room stays closed. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- 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
Before we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Ask for a quote
You will get a written quote. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
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Questions from Chidham
Do you cover Chidham from London?
We cover Chidham, about 57 miles from central London.
Is the Artex in my Chidham home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: 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?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then get advice.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is typically needed.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Choosing the right option
Plastering over it avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and it remains in place. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
How we work in Chidham
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Chidham
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
These come up again and again:
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
In older homes in Chidham, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Comparing quotes
- The method and controls
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Suitable insurance for the work
Afterwards
Share the paperwork with your trades.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Keep pets away
- Each different coating needs testing
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
What to avoid
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Test before the builders arrive.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site