West Sussex · England
Artex Removal for Dial Post
Need Artex removal in Dial Post? We cover Dial Post and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Textured walls before a refit
Artex removal for Dial Post
Artex removal in Dial Post
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. From walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit and ceilings before skimming, we deal with swirl patterns, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard and more.
In towns and villages like Dial Post, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Area
- Dial Post (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Let us know where we can park
How to get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
Helpful guides
Dial Post: your questions answered
Is the Artex in my Dial Post home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Do you cover Dial Post from London?
We cover Dial Post, about 39 miles from central London.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
For businesses and landlords in Dial Post
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Materials, one by one
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Towns and villages near Dial Post
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Textured ceilings in Dial Post
Dial Post is about 7 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Homes, landlords and businesses in Dial Post contact us for Artex jobs. We work in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 13 miles away.
We cover Artex jobs across the RH13 postcode area and the streets around it. Your property could be on The Green, Swallows Lane and Bentons Lane, wherever it is in Dial Post. Neighbouring places we cover include Whitehall (2 miles north-west), Shipley (2 miles north), West Grinstead (2 miles north-east), Broomer's Corner (2 miles north-west) and Partridge Green (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (13 miles north-east), Horsham (7 miles north), Worthing (10 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (10 miles east) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-west).
Within reach you will find Knepp Wildland and Chanctonbury Hill.
How we price Artex removal
When we quote, we look at:
- The size of the job
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Travel and parking
- The number of samples or the size of the building
Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Sending photos
For a quick quote, include:
- Where we could park
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Approximate dimensions
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
What’s included, and what is not
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Common materials
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
What happens next
Covered coatings should be recorded.
A few practical points:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Send photos of the coatings
Don’ts
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Dial Post
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some included a little chrysotile.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings before plastering
- Landlord refurbishments
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
What your quote should include
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Any exclusions
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site