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Asbestos Artex Removal in Five Oaks, West Sussex
Buildings in Five Oaks built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Asbestos help in Five Oaks
Five Oaks questions
Do you work near Billingshurst station?
Yes. Billingshurst station is about 2.2 miles south of Five Oaks, and we cover both.
How far is Five Oaks from London?
Five Oaks is about 35 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You will get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will advise for each room.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Can I just skim over it?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
Artex removal in Five Oaks
If your renovation in Five Oaks involves textured ceilings, get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. From ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and coatings already disturbed, we cover textured walls, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard.
Village homes like those in Five Oaks have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Area
- Five Oaks (RH14)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Options to consider in Five Oaks
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why people choose us
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Work done to the regulations
- Records for your files
- Houses, flats and business premises
Take a look at how we quote and our cost guide.
Why people call us in Five Oaks
Many trades want a test result first.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Textured walls before a refit
If you are refurbishing flats near Billingshurst station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Questions to ask before you book
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
What’s included, and what is not
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- How easy it is to reach
- The survey scope
- The size of the job
- Location, parking and any London charges
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- A photo of the whole area
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Cracks or breaks
Each job is priced individually. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
What happens next
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Photos help us quote
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Book your plasterer after removal
What to avoid
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Five Oaks properties and textured coatings
Five Oaks is about 5 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cover Five Oaks as part of West Sussex, for Artex jobs of every size. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Crawley, about 12 miles away.
For a school such as The Weald School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Anywhere in RH14, we can help with Artex removal. Whether your property is on Horsham Road, Hayes Wood Road and Stane Street or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. We also carry out Artex jobs in The Haven (1 mile north-west), Billingshurst (2 miles south-west), Slinfold (2 miles north-east), Newpound Common (3 miles west) and Coneyhurst (3 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (5 miles east), Worthing (15 miles south), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (15 miles south-east) and Broadfield (10 miles east).
A little further out are Christs Hospital School Museum (3.1 miles east) and Horsham Hospital (5 miles east).
What it might be made of
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
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What happens
We bag and label the waste as we work, for disposal at a permitted site. We will tell you when we have finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- 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
How to prepare
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Getting a price
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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Landlords, managing agents and employers
If your business premises in Five Oaks were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Five Oaks, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site