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Artex Removal for Goring-by-Sea
Worried about asbestos in Goring-by-Sea? Our service covers textured coating testing and removal, with clear advice at each step.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Artex removal near Goring-by-Sea
Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Artex removal for Goring-by-Sea properties
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Goring-by-Sea, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. People often contact us about ceilings due for plastering or skimming and flaking textured ceilings, including swirl patterns, coated ceiling roses and stipple finishes.
In areas like Goring-by-Sea, textured ceilings are a common renovation find. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need.
- Area
- Goring-by-Sea (BN12, BN99, BN13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in Goring-by-Sea
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding, dry scraping or drilling.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
If you are refurbishing a rental near Goring-By-Sea station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Questions to ask before you book
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Any exclusions
FAQs for Goring-by-Sea
Could my house in Goring-by-Sea contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
How far is Goring-by-Sea from London?
Goring-by-Sea is about 50 miles from central London, well within our area.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both are options: the right choice depends on the room. We will advise room by room.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Do you cover Goring-by-Sea?
Yes. We cover Goring-by-Sea and the surrounding area as part of West Sussex. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Can I stay at home while you work?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- What the material is and its state
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Location, parking and any London charges
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Labels, if any
- How we’d reach it
- Where we could park
- A rough size or measurement
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Artex removal around Goring-by-Sea
Goring-by-Sea is about 1 mile south-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Goring-by-Sea is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Goring-by-Sea is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We work right across the region, from Goring-by-Sea to Brighton (about 13 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Goring-by-Sea, near St Mary's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. A school like Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. Goring-by-Sea is within about 3 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
Wherever your property is in BN12, BN99 and BN13, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a property on Sea Lane, Jupp's Lane and Goring Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Goring-by-Sea. For properties just outside Goring-by-Sea, we cover Ferring (1 mile west), Hangleton (1 mile west), Kingston Gorse (2 miles west), Durrington (2 miles north) and West Kingston (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (12 miles west), Littlehampton (5 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles east), Lancing (5 miles east), Rustington (4 miles west) and Storrington (8 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Museum of Sussex Folklore (1.6 miles north-east) and The Acre (1.8 miles east). The countryside around Goring-by-Sea includes Highdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Chatsmore Catholic High School (0.5 miles north-west) and Worthing College (0.8 miles north-east)
How it works
We bag and label the waste as we work, for disposal at a permitted site. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let us know where we can park
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Get a quote
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Helpful guides
Good to know
What’s in and what’s out:
- We need the room cleared
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
Duty holders and landlords in Goring-by-Sea
If you manage or own a block in Goring-by-Sea, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
If your business premises in Goring-by-Sea were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
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Weighing up your options
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Why us?
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Clear written quotes
- Domestic and commercial work
- Records for your files
See how we quote or the cost guide.
Doing it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site