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Asbestos Artex Removal in Cross Gate, West Sussex
Artex removal in Cross Gate and across West Sussex: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, with written paperwork.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Artex removal in Cross Gate
Weighing up your options
A low price may mean shortcuts. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much.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?
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- No removal until we know what it is
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Domestic and commercial work
See our prices page and published price ranges.
About our artex removal in Cross Gate
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. From coatings already disturbed and flaking textured ceilings, we cover swirl patterns, stipple finishes and Artex ceilings and more.
Village homes like those in Cross Gate have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Area
- Cross Gate (BN18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Cross Gate properties and textured coatings
Cross Gate is about 7 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We work across Cross Gate and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover 371 places in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 18 miles away.
Older homes across Cross Gate may have coatings added during past renovations. Non-domestic buildings like Amberley CofE Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. Cross Gate is within about a mile of the South Downs National Park; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Wherever your property is in BN18, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places we cover include Rackham (1 mile east), Amberley (1 mile south-west), Bury (2 miles west), Coldwaltham (2 miles north-west) and Watersfield (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Amberley Museum (1.4 miles south-west) and Amberley Castle (1 mile west). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
FAQs for Cross Gate
Is the Artex in my Cross Gate home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you work near Amberley station?
Yes, we cover Cross Gate and the area towards Amberley station, about 1.5 miles south-west.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Either can work: the right choice depends on the room. We will advise room by room.
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.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room sizes, the method and the waste decide, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
How we work
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, with no sanding or dry scraping. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Clear the way to the work area
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
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What we do and do not cover
So you know what to expect:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- 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 before booking.
Materials in Cross Gate
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
What happens next
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Going forward:
- Give us room sizes
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Empty the rooms in advance
Don’ts
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Travel and parking
- Material and condition
- Disposal costs
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A rough size or measurement
- The parking area
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Can I do it myself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Nearby places to Cross Gate
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you run a business from older premises in Cross Gate, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site