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Artex Removal in Graffham
Looking for Artex removal in Graffham? We cover Graffham and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings coming down
Artex removal for Graffham
Textured ceilings in Graffham
Graffham is about 9 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. In Graffham, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We work in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 21 miles away.
In older homes in Graffham, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 4 miles of Graffham; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We carry out Artex jobs all over GU28 and the streets around it. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Guillods Cottages and St Giles Place or the roads around them. Other places close to Graffham we cover include East Lavington (1 mile south-east), Duncton (2 miles east), Selham (2 miles north), South Ambersham (2 miles north) and Rotherbridge (3 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Worthing (15 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south-west), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles south-east) and Emsworth (13 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Coultershaw Heritage Site (3.1 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Levin Down and Graffham Common.
- Nearby, you will find The Woodman pub (less than half a mile south)
About our artex removal in Graffham
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry. Whether it’s rented homes refurbished between tenants and coatings damaged by leaks, we cover coated plasterboard, coated ceiling roses and Artex ceilings.
Rural homes near Graffham have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Graffham (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Material and condition
- The size of the job
- Travel and parking
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Photos that help
Photos often save us a visit:
- Damaged areas
- An idea of size
- How we’d reach it
- A wide shot showing where the material is
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Towns and villages near Graffham
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Common questions in Graffham
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
How far is Graffham from London?
Graffham is about 46 miles from central London, well within our area.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
How do I get a quote?
Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. You will get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
What’s included, and what is not
Worth knowing before you book:
- We need the room cleared
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
Afterwards
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
A few practical points:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- File the test result and waste note
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Keep pets away
What to avoid
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
How it works
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- 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
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Clear the way to the work area
Getting a price
Send us the address in Graffham, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
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Options to consider in Graffham
Test, leave, cover or remove? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is usually best. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why choose us
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Waste paperwork for every removal
Read how we quote or our cost guide.
Where asbestos turns up
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some included a little chrysotile.
These come up again and again:
- Ceilings before skimming
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Walls before tiling
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
For a school such as Graffham CofE Infant School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Comparing quotes
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- If the price includes VAT
DIY and asbestos
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note