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Asbestos Artex Removal in Elsted Marsh, West Sussex
Artex removal across Elsted Marsh, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings before plastering
Need Artex removal in Elsted Marsh?
How artex removal works in Elsted Marsh
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, across Elsted Marsh. Typical materials include coated ceiling roses, coated plasterboard and stipple finishes, and people usually contact us about rented homes refurbished between tenants and extensions that cut into ceilings.
Village homes like those in Elsted Marsh have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Area
- Elsted Marsh (GU29)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The scope of Artex removal
So you know what to expect:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- We need the room cleared
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
Your options compared
You will find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
What you get
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Work done to the regulations
- No removal until we know what it is
- Clear written quotes
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
The process
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Before we arrive
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Make sure we can get to the area
Getting a price
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
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Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- The survey scope
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Material and condition
- Waste quantity and disposal
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Sending photos
Photos often save us a visit:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Where we could park
- A close-up from a safe distance
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
DIY and asbestos
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.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Duty holders and landlords in Elsted Marsh
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Elsted Marsh properties and textured coatings
Elsted Marsh is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Elsted Marsh is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover 371 places in West Sussex. We work right across the region, from Elsted Marsh to Guildford (21 miles away).
Elsted Marsh is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We cover Artex jobs across GU29 and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover include Ingrams Green (1 mile east), Dumpford (1 mile north), Trotton (1 mile north), Elsted (1 mile south-west) and Didling (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (14 miles south-east), Chichester (10 miles south), Emsworth (10 miles south-west), Portfield (10 miles south), Yapton (14 miles south-east) and East Wittering (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Museum (3.2 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Iping and Stedham Commons.
- Pubs nearby include The Keeper's Arms Public House (1 mile north)
Elsted Marsh questions
Could my house in Elsted Marsh contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Elsted Marsh may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work on properties in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many don’t. A test will tell you.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. To do that, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
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Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so testing is the only way to know.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
Older homes across Elsted Marsh may have coatings added during past renovations.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Any exclusions
After we have finished in Elsted Marsh
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
After we have finished:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Test every different coating
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
Avoid these
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site