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Artex Removal in East Ashling
Artex removal in East Ashling: removal of textured ceilings and walls. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Textured walls before a refit
Asbestos help in East Ashling
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Artex removal in East Ashling
Planning a renovation in East Ashling with textured ceilings? Test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. From coatings damaged by leaks and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights, we cover stipple finishes, coated ceiling roses and textured walls.
In areas like East Ashling, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Area
- East Ashling (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
East Ashling properties and textured coatings
East Ashling is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Properties in East Ashling range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. East Ashling is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 25 miles away.
For rented flats close to Bosham station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Non-domestic buildings like Funtington Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 8 miles of East Ashling; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Artex jobs anywhere in PO18 start with the postcode and some photos. Other places close to East Ashling we cover include West Ashling (1 mile west), West Stoke (1 mile north-east), Funtington (1 mile north-west), Broadbridge (2 miles south) and Hambrook (2 miles west). We also cover nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (8 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Novium Museum (3 miles south-east) and Chichester Castle (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around East Ashling includes Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Bishop Luffa School (2.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Horse And Groom Public House (within half a mile north)
Afterwards
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, with a consignment note.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Send photos of the coatings
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- File the test result and waste note
Things not to do
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
What it might be made of
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- The size of the job
- Access to the area
- Parking and access charges
- The number of samples or the size of the building
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A photo of the whole area
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A close-up from a safe distance
- The access route
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you manage or own a block in East Ashling, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Your questions about Artex removal in East Ashling
Do you cover East Ashling and the area around Bosham station?
Yes, we cover East Ashling and the area towards Bosham station, about 1.4 miles south.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We will give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
The scope of Artex removal
So you know what to expect:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
Common reasons for Artex jobs in East Ashling
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
Typical jobs in East Ashling include:
- Loft conversions
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
In older homes in East Ashling, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Comparing quotes
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- The documents you’ll receive
- The method and controls
Towns and villages near East Ashling
What else we do in East Ashling
How it works
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 before carrying on.
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Let us know where we can park
Getting a price
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will advise.
Related guides
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site