West Sussex · England
Artex Removal in Crosspost
Any pre-2000 building in Crosspost may contain asbestos. We offer removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings coming down
Need Artex removal in Crosspost?
Artex removal in Crosspost
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. A small sample tells you which you have, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. People often contact us about ceilings before skimming and coatings already disturbed, involving swirl patterns, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses.
Village homes like those in Crosspost have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Location
- Crosspost (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we deal with in Crosspost
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so testing is the only way to know.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
For a school such as Bolney CofE Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
What to look for in a quote
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
FAQs for Crosspost
How far is Crosspost from London?
Crosspost is about 36 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work near Wivelsfield station?
Yes. Wivelsfield station is about 4.2 miles east of Crosspost, and we cover both.
Is my textured ceiling in Crosspost asbestos?
Not necessarily: many coatings are asbestos-free. A sample test tells you which you have.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings generally aren’t licensed.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Artex in Crosspost homes
Crosspost is about 4 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We work across Crosspost and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Crosspost is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. Our nearest city page is Crawley, about 9 miles away.
For rented flats close to Wivelsfield station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. In older homes in Crosspost, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Crosspost is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the RH17 postcode area. Streets in the area include Cowfold Road and Chapel Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Neighbouring places we cover include Bolney (1 mile north-east), Twineham Green (1 mile south), Twineham (2 miles south), Wineham (2 miles south-west) and Kent Street (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (9 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles east), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find The Dene Hospital (2.5 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (3.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Crosspost includes Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- How many samples are needed
- How much waste there is
- How easy it is to reach
- Material and condition
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- Where we could park
- A rough size or measurement
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Send us the address in Crosspost, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
What it might be made of
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which does not change what’s underneath.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Should you do it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
After we’ve finished in Crosspost
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, so future work is planned properly.
A few practical points:
- Give us room sizes
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Keep pets out of the work area
Avoid these
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Towns and villages near Crosspost
Other services in Crosspost
Limits to be aware of
What’s in and what’s out:
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other materials may need their own approach
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
Step by step
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the work area
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
Helpful guides
Choosing the right option
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding. Ask about the method and the waste. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why people choose us
- Houses, flats and business premises
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note