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Artex Removal in Cocking
Need Artex removal in Cocking? We cover Cocking and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Need Artex removal in Cocking?
Artex in Cocking homes
Cocking is about 8 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Wherever your property is in Cocking, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we’ll quote. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Cocking to Guildford (22 miles away).
Cocking is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We cover Artex jobs across GU29 and the streets around it. Your property could be on Bell Lane, The Croft and Cherry Close. If your property is just outside Cocking, we also cover Bepton (1 mile north-west), Heyshott Green (1 mile north-east), Cocking Causeway (1 mile north), Heyshott (1 mile east) and Bepton Common (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Bognor Regis (12 miles south), Chichester (8 miles south), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (11 miles south-west) and Rustington (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Midhurst Community Hospital (3 miles north) and Midhurst Museum (2.5 miles north). The countryside around Cocking includes Levin Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
Artex removal in Cocking
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. We often deal with stipple finishes, coated plasterboard and textured walls, and people generally contact us about flaking textured ceilings and ceilings coming down.
Rural homes near Cocking have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- Cocking (GU29)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The scope of Artex removal
Some limits to bear in mind:
- We need the room cleared
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
Why people call us in Cocking
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
These come up again and again:
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings before plastering
Older homes across Cocking may have coatings added during past renovations.
What your quote should include
- VAT, clearly stated
- What paperwork you get
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
How we work
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, and keep the coating damp as we work. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Mention any parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
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Materials, one by one
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
How we price Artex removal
What drives the price:
- How easy it is to reach
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The type of material and its condition
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- An idea of size
- Street parking nearby
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
To get a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you run a business from older premises in Cocking, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Weighing up your options
A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why us?
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Records for your files
Take a look at how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Cocking
What else we do in Cocking
Your questions about Artex removal in Cocking
Is the Artex in my Cocking home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you cover Cocking from London?
We cover Cocking, about 47 miles from central London.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
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.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
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.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
What happens next
The surface is left ready for making good.
A few practical points:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Test every different coating
- Send photos of the coatings
Avoid these
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note