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Artex Removal in Furnace Green
Worried about asbestos in Furnace Green? Our service covers removal of textured ceilings and walls, with clear advice at each step.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Artex removal near Furnace Green
What we deal with in Furnace Green
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings damaged by leaks
A school like Brook Infant School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Comparing quotes
- The documents you’ll receive
- Whether the job needs notifying
- How fibres will be kept down
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
How artex removal works in Furnace Green
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. We often deal with textured walls, coated plasterboard and Artex ceilings, and people normally contact us about coatings damaged by leaks and rented homes refurbished between tenants.
Homes in towns and villages like Furnace Green may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so each type needs testing. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Area
- Furnace Green (RH10)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- Disposal costs
- How many samples are needed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Location, parking and any London charges
Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Where we could park
- Approximate dimensions
- A clear close-up
- A picture of the whole area
You will get a written quote. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
Duty holders and landlords in Furnace Green
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
If you manage or own a block in Furnace Green, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
What it might be made of
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Weighing up your options
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Why choose us
- Clear advice on your options
- Covering London and the South East
- Clear written quotes
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Also near Furnace Green
Also in Furnace Green
DIY and asbestos
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Step by step
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces and bagged or wrapped. 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
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Getting ready
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
How to get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
Related guides
Questions from Furnace Green
Is the Artex in my Furnace Green home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
Is asbestos common in Furnace Green homes?
Any home in Furnace Green built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but do not sand it first, and record that it’s there.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. Often you can stay in other rooms.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room sizes, the method and the waste decide, so we quote after testing.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings typically are not licensed.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Limits to be aware of
Before booking, note that:
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials in Furnace Green
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
Artex in Furnace Green homes
Furnace Green is about 2 miles south-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. We work across Furnace Green and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Furnace Green is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover.
Older homes across Furnace Green may have coatings added during past renovations. If you are refurbishing a rental near Three Bridges station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Artex jobs anywhere in RH10 start with the postcode and some photos. Your property could be on Marion Road, Holder Road and Bolton Road. We also carry out Artex jobs in Pease Pottage (2 miles south-west), Worth Abbey (2 miles east), Balcombe Lane (2 miles south-east), Balcombe (3 miles south-east) and Staplefield (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Horsham (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (7 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (7 miles east), Billingshurst (14 miles south-west) and Bewbush (3 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Crawley Museum (1.8 miles north-west) and Crawley Hospital (2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Furnace Green include Tilgate Lake.
- Nearby schools include Oriel High School (0.5 miles north) and Three Bridges Junior School (1.4 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Charcoal Burner pub (0.6 miles north-west)
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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