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Artex Removal for Durfold Wood
Found something that might be asbestos in Durfold Wood? We provide testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, explained in plain English.
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Asbestos help in Durfold Wood
About our artex removal in Durfold Wood
If your renovation in Durfold Wood involves textured ceilings, test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. From coatings scraped during DIY and walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit, we deal with stipple finishes, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns.
In a village like Durfold Wood, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Where
- Durfold Wood (RH14)
- County
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Artex in Durfold Wood homes
Durfold Wood is about 11 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Durfold Wood is within our West Sussex area, whatever the size of the job. We work in 371 places in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings like Plaistow and Kirdford Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. In older homes in Durfold Wood, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Durfold Wood is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We cover Artex jobs across the RH14 postcode area and the streets around it. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Dunsfold Road and Durfold Wood or the roads around them, wherever it is in Durfold Wood. Nearby, we also cover Plaistow (1 mile south-east), Ifold (2 miles south-east), Alfold Bars (3 miles east), Loxwood (3 miles east) and Alfold (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (11 miles east), Storrington (13 miles south-east), Billingshurst (7 miles south-east), Bewbush (15 miles east), Roffey (12 miles east) and Southwater (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (5.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Shillinglee Lake and Hydon's Ball.
Materials, one by one
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Afterwards
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Test every different coating
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Clear the rooms before the work
What to avoid
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Responsibilities for owners
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Durfold Wood must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
What affects the price in Durfold Wood
We base our quote on:
- How many samples are needed
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How much waste there is
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The parking area
- An overall view
- Damaged areas
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Your questions about Artex removal in Durfold Wood
Is the Artex in my Durfold Wood home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you cover small places like Durfold Wood?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
The process
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Mention any damage before we arrive
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
Your options compared
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
How we work in Durfold Wood
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Quotes that spell out the scope
See how we quote or our cost guide.
Should you do it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Durfold Wood
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so testing is the only way to know.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
For rented flats close to Witley station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Comparing quotes
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
Places near Durfold Wood
Also in Durfold Wood
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site