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Asbestos Artex Removal in Donnington, West Sussex
Worried about asbestos in Donnington? We provide removal of textured ceilings and walls, explained in plain English.
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Walls before tiling
- Landlord refurbishments
Artex removal for Donnington
Donnington properties and textured coatings
Donnington is about 2 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. Donnington has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Donnington is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 27 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Donnington, near The Parish Church of St George or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. For a school such as Chichester High School For Girls, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. The coast is within about 6 miles of Donnington; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
Wherever your property is in PO20, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. You’ll find Donnington on the B2201, so it’s easy for us to reach. We also carry out Artex jobs in Hunston (1 mile east), North Mundham (1 mile east), Runcton (2 miles east), Chichester (2 miles north) and Portfield (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Angmering (14 miles east).
A little further out are Chichester Cathedral Treasury (1.8 miles north) and St Richard's Hospital (2.5 miles north). Within reach you will find Nutborne Marshes.
- Local pubs include The Blacksmith's Arms Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Artex removal near Donnington
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. From extensions that cut into ceilings and coatings already disturbed, we deal with coated ceiling roses, stipple finishes and coated plasterboard and more.
Rural homes near Donnington have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Location
- Donnington (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What’s included, and what is not
To be clear about the scope:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
For businesses and landlords in Donnington
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Common questions in Donnington
Do you cover Donnington and the area around Chichester station?
Yes. Chichester station is about 1.6 miles north of Donnington, and we cover both.
Is the Artex in my Donnington home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Is my textured ceiling in Donnington asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many do not. The only way to know is to test a sample.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
DIY and asbestos
Asbestos waste can’t 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.
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 the job
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
To avoid problems in future:
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- File the test result and waste note
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Each different coating needs testing
What to avoid
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Step by step
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, and keep the coating damp as we work. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Find any old asbestos reports
How to get a quote
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Helpful guides
Weighing up your options
Skimming over Artex avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it smooth first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
What you get
- Domestic and commercial work
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Clear written quotes
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
See how we quote or the cost guide.
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- Material and condition
- The size of the job
- Access to the area
- Disposal costs
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Helping us quote
For a quick quote, include:
- Approximate dimensions
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Cracks or breaks
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
You’ll get a written quote. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
Nearby places to Donnington
Also in Donnington
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site