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Asbestos Artex Removal in East Dean, West Sussex
Artex removal in East Dean, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Get a quote for East Dean
After we’ve finished in East Dean
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Each different coating needs testing
- Photos help us quote
What to avoid
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Test before the builders arrive.
About our artex removal in East Dean
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation, which is why testing first matters in East Dean. Whether it’s rented homes refurbished between tenants and ceilings before downlights go in, we deal with textured walls, coated ceiling roses and Artex ceilings and more.
In a village like East Dean, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Location
- East Dean (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What’s included, and what is not
To be clear about the scope:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- 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.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
Artex in East Dean homes
East Dean is about 6 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. East Dean is within our West Sussex area, whatever the size of the job. East Dean is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. We work right across the region, from East Dean to Guildford (about 24 miles away).
East Dean is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We cover Artex jobs across PO18 and the streets around it. Your property could be on Main Road, Chapel Row and Charlton Road, wherever it is in East Dean. For properties just outside East Dean, we cover Charlton (1 mile west), Singleton (2 miles west), West Dean (3 miles west), Heyshott (3 miles north) and Cocking (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Worthing (15 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (8 miles south), Chichester (6 miles south-west), Selsey (13 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles south-east) and Emsworth (10 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Weald and Downland Gridshell (1.8 miles west) and Chichester Centre (5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Graffham Common and Levin Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Star And Garter Public House (under half a mile south)
Which option is right?
A test before removal can save money: a clear result means normal methods. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Why people choose us
- Accredited laboratory results
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- No removal until we know what it is
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
Read how we quote or the cost guide.
Why people call us in East Dean
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Loft conversions
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Older homes across East Dean may have coatings added during past renovations.
Comparing quotes
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What isn’t included
- The documents you will receive
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- Parking and access charges
- The size of the job
- The type of material and its condition
- How easy it is to reach
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A photo of the whole area
- Approximate dimensions
- Labels, if any
- Street parking nearby
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will advise.
Doing it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
How we work
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
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Responsibilities for owners
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in East Dean must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
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Common questions in East Dean
Do you work on properties in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you cover East Dean from London?
We cover East Dean, about 49 miles from central London.
Can I just skim over it?
It’s an option for an intact coating: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Don’t sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Is my textured ceiling in East Dean asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings do not contain asbestos. The only way to know is to test a sample.
Do you work in East Dean?
Yes, East Dean is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We will identify it and advise on removal.
- 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