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Artex Removal for East Hampnett
Artex removal in East Hampnett: textured coating testing and removal. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Textured walls before a refit
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Artex removal near East Hampnett
What it might be made of
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.
About our artex removal in East Hampnett
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. Whether it’s textured walls before a refit and ceilings before plastering, we deal with textured walls, coated ceiling roses and swirl patterns.
Village homes like those in East Hampnett have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Area
- East Hampnett (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
After we’ve finished in East Hampnett
Share the paperwork with your trades.
Some practical advice:
- Give us room sizes
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Keep the results and paperwork
Avoid these
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Test before the builders arrive.
Where asbestos turns up
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Ceilings before plastering
- Damaged or cracked coatings
For rented flats close to Barnham station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Comparing quotes
- The scope of the job, in writing
- VAT, clearly stated
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- What category of work it is
Options to consider in East Hampnett
Plastering over it avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it smooth first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
What you get
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Covering London and the South East
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Records for your files
Read our prices page or published price ranges.
For businesses and landlords in East Hampnett
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in East Hampnett must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
What happens
Our team wears protective equipment, and keep the room closed while we work. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Getting ready
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
Getting a price
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will recommend the right option.
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East Hampnett questions
Is the Artex in my East Hampnett home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Could my house in East Hampnett contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in East Hampnett can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both work; it depends on the room. We will advise for each room.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many don’t. A test will tell you.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote after testing.
East Hampnett properties and textured coatings
East Hampnett is about 4 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. In East Hampnett, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We work in 371 places in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 25 miles away.
In older homes in East Hampnett, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. A school like Tangmere Primary Academy should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. East Hampnett is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. East Hampnett is within about 5 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO18, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Marsh Lane and East Hampnett Lane; we cover every one. Nearby, we also cover Crockerhill (1 mile north-east), Norton (1 mile east), Aldingbourne (1 mile south-east), Nyton (1 mile south-east) and Westergate (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (13 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
A little further out are The Chichester City Museum (3.7 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Levin Down.
- Local schools include Ormiston Six Villages Academy (1.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Winterton Arms Public House (under half a mile north-east)
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Can I do it myself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
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.
Limits to be aware of
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We need the room cleared
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site