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Asbestos Artex Removal in Compton, West Sussex
Artex removal in Compton, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Artex removal for Compton
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Artex removal near Compton
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. Testing a sample tells you, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. From rented homes refurbished between tenants and extensions that cut into ceilings, we cover Artex ceilings, swirl patterns and textured walls.
Rural homes near Compton have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Where
- Compton (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Textured ceilings in Compton
Compton is about 5 miles east of Horndean, in West Sussex. Homes, landlords and businesses in Compton contact us for Artex jobs. Compton is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 22 miles away.
If you are refurbishing a rental near Rowlands Castle station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Older homes across Compton may have coatings added during past renovations. Compton is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We cover Artex jobs across the PO18 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Church Lane and School Lane; we cover every one. Neighbouring places we cover include East Marden (2 miles east), South Harting (3 miles north), East Harting (3 miles north-east), Chilgrove (4 miles east) and Elsted (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (13 miles south-east), Chichester (8 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (6 miles south), Portfield (9 miles south-east) and Yapton (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Petersfield Community Hospital (5.7 miles north) and Clanfield Earthwork (4 miles west). The countryside around Compton includes Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
- Nearby, you will find The Coach And Horses Public House (under half a mile south-west)
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Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
How it works
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Dig out previous surveys
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will recommend the right option.
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Questions from Compton
Is asbestos common in Compton homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Compton may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work on properties in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
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.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
You can, if it’s intact: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Do not sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Weighing up your options
Testing first can save a lot: a clear result means normal methods. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
What you get
- Domestic and commercial work
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Across London and the South East
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
See how we quote or the cost guide.
Should you do it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
After the job
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
Once we’re done:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Each different coating needs testing
- Photos help us quote
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
Things not to do
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors in the price are:
- How much waste there is
- The survey scope
- Material and condition
- How easy it is to reach
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- The access route
- A photo of the whole area
- Damaged areas
- A close-up from a safe distance
You’ll get a written quote. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
Why people call us in Compton
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Ceilings before skimming
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
A school like Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
What your quote should include
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site