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Artex Removal in Cote
Looking for Artex removal in Cote? We work across Cote and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Artex removal in Cote
Artex removal in Cote
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation, which is why testing first matters in Cote. Typical materials include textured walls, stipple finishes and Artex ceilings, and typical jobs are ceilings before plastering and walls before tiling.
In towns and villages like Cote, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, so you have a record.
- Area
- Cote (BN13)
- County
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Typical Artex jobs in Cote
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, so they may start to flake.
In older properties, we often see:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings coming down
For a school such as Durrington Junior School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Before you book anyone
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What is not included
How we price Artex removal
Quotes vary because of:
- Access to the area
- The category of work
- Parking and access charges
- The type of material and its condition
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Photos that help
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The access route
- Where we could park
- An overall view
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Doing it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Limits to be aware of
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- We need the room cleared
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
Cote properties and textured coatings
Cote is about 2 miles north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Cote is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Cote is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our area stretches from Cote to Brighton (about 13 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Cote, near St Symphorian's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. If you are refurbishing flats near Durrington-On-Sea station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 7 miles of Cote, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. The coast is within about 4 miles of Cote; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN13. Neighbouring places we cover include Durrington (1 mile south-east), High Salvington (1 mile north-east), Clapham (1 mile west), Patching (2 miles west) and Findon (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (12 miles west), Burgess Hill (15 miles north-east), Littlehampton (5 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles east), Lancing (4 miles east) and Rustington (4 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find The Acre (2.8 miles south-east) and Old Castle (1.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Cote includes Highdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Palatine Primary School (1.3 miles south) and Durrington High School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Coach And Horses Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Your questions about Artex removal in Cote
Do you cover Cote and the area around Durrington-On-Sea station?
Yes, we cover Cote and the area towards Durrington-On-Sea station, about 1.8 miles south.
Do you cover small places like Cote?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
After we’ve finished in Cote
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
A few practical points:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Each different coating needs testing
Don’ts
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
How we work
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- 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
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Let us know if something’s broken
Get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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Choosing the right option
A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Why people choose us
- Records for your files
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Covering London and the South East
Read how we quote or our cost guide.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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