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Artex Removal for Colgate
Artex removal in Colgate and across West Sussex: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Loft conversions and extensions
Artex removal in Colgate
Artex removal for Colgate properties
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. People often contact us about coatings damaged by leaks and ceilings before skimming, including Artex ceilings, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard.
Village homes like those in Colgate have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Where
- Colgate (RH13, RH12)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Which option is right?
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Always test first. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
How we work in Colgate
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Across London and the South East
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Waste paperwork for every removal
See our prices page and our cost guide.
Responsibilities for owners
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Colgate
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights releases fibres.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings already disturbed
If you’re refurbishing flats near Faygate station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What isn’t included
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
Places near Colgate
What else we do in Colgate
What affects the price in Colgate
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The size of the job
- Parking and access charges
- Material and condition
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Photos that help
What to photograph:
- The access route
- Labels, if any
- A clear close-up
- Damaged areas
Send us the address in Colgate, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
After the job
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Keep pets away
- File the test result and waste note
What to avoid
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Materials, one by one
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
The scope of Artex removal
So you know what to expect:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- We need the room cleared
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
Textured ceilings in Colgate
Colgate is about 3 miles south-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. We work across Colgate and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover 371 places in West Sussex.
Older homes across Colgate may have coatings added during past renovations. Non-domestic buildings like Colgate Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Wherever your property is in RH13 and RH12, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Forest Road, Vicarage Close and Blackhouse Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. For properties just outside Colgate, we cover Kilnwood Vale (1 mile north), Faygate (1 mile north-west), Broadfield (2 miles north-east), Roffey (2 miles west) and Handcross (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (3 miles north-east), Horsham (4 miles west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles east) and Storrington (14 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Crawley Museum (3.4 miles north-east) and County Mall (3.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Colgate includes Tilgate Lake and Warnham LNR.
- Schools near Colgate include Cottesmore School (1.3 miles east) and Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School (2.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Dragon pub (less than half a mile west)
Common questions in Colgate
Do you cover Colgate and the area around Faygate station?
Yes. Faygate station is about 1.3 miles north-west of Colgate, and we cover both.
Do you cover small places like Colgate?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both work; it depends on the room. We will advise for each room.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
You can, if it’s intact: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Don’t sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
How we work
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces and bagged or wrapped. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Let us know if something’s broken
Getting a price
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Read more
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site