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Artex Removal for Crawley Down
Artex removal in Crawley Down and across West Sussex: textured coating testing and removal, with written paperwork.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings already disturbed
- Damaged or cracked coatings
Artex removal near Crawley Down
Where asbestos turns up
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, which can make them look newer than they are.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings before skimming
If you’re refurbishing a rental near East Grinstead station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What your quote should include
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- The documents you will receive
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What category of work it is
How artex removal works in Crawley Down
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole than to strip the coating. We will explain which suits your rooms. People often contact us about loft conversions and ceilings before plastering, including textured walls, swirl patterns and Artex ceilings.
In towns and villages like Crawley Down, textured ceilings are a common renovation find. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Area
- Crawley Down (RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Crawley Down
Is asbestos common in Crawley Down homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Crawley Down can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover Crawley Down from London?
Crawley Down is about 26 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
Typically you can use other rooms: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not every coating does: many coatings are asbestos-free. Testing a sample is how you find out.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We will identify it and advise on removal.
How we price Artex removal
Prices vary with:
- Disposal costs
- What the material is and its state
- The size of the job
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Cracks or breaks
- Labels, if any
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Looking after things afterwards
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
After we’ve finished:
- Give us room sizes
- Each different coating needs testing
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
Avoid these
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Choosing the right option
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
How we work in Crawley Down
- Clear written quotes
- Clear advice on your options
- Across London and the South East
- No removal until we know what it is
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Places near Crawley Down
Also in Crawley Down
Artex in Crawley Down homes
Crawley Down is about 3 miles west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. In Crawley Down, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We work in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex.
If your home is one of the older properties in Crawley Down, near All Saints Parish Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. A school like Crawley Down Village CofE should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. Crawley Down is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Anywhere in RH10, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Station Road, Forest Close and Burleigh Way or a nearby road, we can help. For properties just outside Crawley Down, we cover Furnace Wood (1 mile north), Snow Hill (1 mile north), Turners Hill (1 mile south), Domewood (1 mile north) and Felbridge (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Crawley (5 miles west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (3 miles east) and Broadfield (6 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Queen Victoria Hospital (3.5 miles east) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (1.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Local schools include Imberhorne School (1.9 miles north-east)
Step by step
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Preparing for the visit
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
Ask for a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Related guides
DIY and asbestos
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
The scope of Artex removal
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We need the room cleared
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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