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Artex Removal in Fontwell
Artex removal in Fontwell and across West Sussex: Artex removal, with testing first, with written paperwork.
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings already disturbed
Artex removal in Fontwell
How artex removal works in Fontwell
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. A small sample tells you which you have, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. People often contact us about walls before tiling and ceilings coming down, involving Artex ceilings, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard.
Village homes like those in Fontwell have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Location
- Fontwell (BN18, PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What it might be made of
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
DIY and asbestos
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Towns and villages near Fontwell
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Step by step
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. We will tell you when we have finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Ask for a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Helpful guides
What happens next
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
After we’ve finished:
- File the test result and waste note
- Send photos of the coatings
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Give us room sizes
What to avoid
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
What affects the price in Fontwell
We base our quote on:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The survey scope
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Material and condition
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- A clear close-up
- Approximate dimensions
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
You will get a written quote. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Your questions about Artex removal in Fontwell
Do you cover Fontwell and the area around Barnham station?
Yes. Barnham station is about 1.6 miles south of Fontwell, and we cover both.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
What we deal with in Fontwell
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
For a school such as Ormiston Six Villages Academy, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Questions to ask before booking
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- VAT, clearly stated
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Which laboratory analyses samples
Choosing the right option
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Always test first. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
What you get
- Domestic and commercial work
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Covering London and the South East
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
Take a look at how we price jobs or published price ranges.
Fontwell properties and textured coatings
Fontwell is about 5 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Properties in Fontwell range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Fontwell is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 23 miles away.
For rented flats close to Barnham station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. If your home is one of the older properties in Fontwell, near Westergate Mission Hall or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 7 miles of Fontwell, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. Fontwell is within about 5 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Artex jobs anywhere in BN18 and PO20 start with the postcode and some photos. From London Road, Cooke Road and Steeplechase Way or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Fontwell we cover include Eastergate (1 mile south), Slindon (1 mile north-east), Nyton (1 mile south-west), West Barnham (1 mile south) and Slindon Common (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south), Chichester (6 miles west), Selsey (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles south-east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tote Copse Castle (2.2 miles south-west) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Local schools include Eastergate CofE Primary School (1.1 miles south-west)
For landlords, agents and businesses
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Fontwell, 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
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note