West Sussex · England
Artex Removal in Forge Wood
Artex removal in Forge Wood and across West Sussex: removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Landlord refurbishments
Artex removal near Forge Wood
Artex removal near Forge Wood
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, across Forge Wood. We often deal with coated ceiling roses, stipple finishes and coated plasterboard, and typical jobs are walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit and landlord refurbishments.
In a smaller place like Forge Wood, textured ceilings often show up when people renovate older family homes, and testing comes first. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Area
- Forge Wood (RH10, RH6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
For managing agents and freeholders in Forge Wood, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
After we have finished in Forge Wood
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Each different coating needs testing
Avoid these
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
What we do and don’t cover
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
Forge Wood properties and textured coatings
Forge Wood is about 2 miles north-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. If your Artex job is in Forge Wood, let us know about access. Forge Wood is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we work.
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Three Bridges station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
For Artex jobs in RH10 and RH6, just send the postcode and a few photos. Local streets include Moore Road, Steers Lane and Radford Road; we cover every one. Close by, we cover Tinsley Green (1 mile north), Pound Hill (1 mile south), Shipley Bridge (1 mile north-east), Copthorne (1 mile east) and Three Bridges (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also work in Horsham (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (4 miles south-west) and Billingshurst (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Crawley Museum (2.1 miles south-west) and Langley Green Hospital (1.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.
- Schools near Forge Wood include The Gatwick School (0.5 miles west) and Hazelwick School (1 mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Greyhound pub (within half a mile north-west)
Weighing up your options
Plastering over it is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why people choose us
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- No removal until we know what it is
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Covering London and the South East
Towns and villages near Forge Wood
Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
What we deal with in Forge Wood
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, so they may start to flake.
These are some of the things we deal with in Forge Wood:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings before skimming
A school like Forge Wood Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
What your quote should include
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Suitable insurance for the work
What happens
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- 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
Before we arrive
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Mention any parking restrictions
How to get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Your questions about Artex removal in Forge Wood
Is the Artex in my Forge Wood home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you cover Forge Wood from London?
Forge Wood is about 25 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not until it’s been tested. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
How we price Artex removal
Prices vary with:
- Parking and access charges
- How much there is
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How many samples are needed
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Street parking nearby
- Visible markings
- Damaged areas
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site