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Artex Removal for Ferring
Artex removal for properties in Ferring and West Sussex: Artex removal, with testing first, with written paperwork.
- Loft conversions
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Asbestos help in Ferring
The process
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Tell us about parking and access
How to get a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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How artex removal works in Ferring
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation, which is why testing first matters in Ferring. People often contact us about ceilings before plastering and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed, involving coated plasterboard, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses.
In towns and villages like Ferring, textured ceilings are a common renovation find. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Location
- Ferring (BN12)
- County
- West Sussex
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we deal with in Ferring
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
In older properties, we often see:
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings before skimming
- Ceilings before downlights go in
If your home is one of the older properties in Ferring, near St Andrew's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
What to look for in a quote
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- VAT, clearly stated
- What category of work it is
- Any exclusions
Duty holders and landlords in Ferring
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Materials, one by one
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Your options compared
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Test first. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why us?
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Work done to the regulations
- Covering London and the South East
Take a look at how we quote and published price ranges.
What it costs
What drives the price:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Parking and access charges
- The size of the job
- Disposal costs
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Sending photos
Photos often save us a visit:
- Damaged areas
- An idea of size
- An overall view
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
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Ferring questions
Do older homes in Ferring have asbestos?
Any home in Ferring built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you cannot tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings 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.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Either can work: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll recommend one for each room.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
You can, if it’s intact: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Don’t sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
DIY and asbestos
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Textured ceilings in Ferring
Ferring is about 2 miles south-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. We work across Ferring and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 14 miles away.
For a school such as Ferring CofE Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. For rented flats close to Goring-By-Sea station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 8 miles of Ferring, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. The coast is within about 4 miles of Ferring, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Wherever your property is in BN12, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your property could be on Pebble Lane, Ferringham Lane and Grange Park or the roads around them. For properties just outside Ferring, we cover Kingston Gorse (1 mile south-west), Hangleton (1 mile north-west), West Kingston (1 mile west), Goring-by-Sea (1 mile east) and Angmering-on-Sea (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (10 miles west), Chichester (15 miles west), Littlehampton (4 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles east), Lancing (6 miles east) and Rustington (3 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Rustington Museum (2.4 miles west) and Old Castle (2.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Ferring includes Highdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Chatsmore Catholic High School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site