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Artex Removal for Haywards Heath
Looking for Artex removal in Haywards Heath? We cover Haywards Heath and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Artex removal in Haywards Heath
Typical Artex jobs in Haywards Heath
Most problems come during renovation: sanding, dry scraping or drilling releases fibres.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Walls before tiling
For rented flats close to Haywards Heath station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Questions to ask before booking
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- What paperwork you get
Artex removal for Haywards Heath properties
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, 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. Typical jobs include ceilings due to be knocked through or removed and coatings already disturbed, including coated plasterboard, coated ceiling roses and textured walls.
In Haywards Heath, textured walls turn up as well as ceilings. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Haywards Heath (RH16, RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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Looking after things afterwards
Covered coatings should be recorded.
To avoid problems in future:
- Keep pets away
- Send photos of the coatings
- Test every different coating
- Empty the rooms in advance
Avoid these
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Doing it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
The scope of Artex removal
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
A closer look at the materials
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
How we price Artex removal
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- What the material is and its state
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Travel and parking
- The size of the job
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- Approximate dimensions
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A photo of the whole area
- The access route
Each job is priced individually. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
How it works
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, with no sanding or dry scraping. We’ll tell you when we’ve finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
How to prepare
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Clear the way to the work area
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Helpful guides
Artex removal around Haywards Heath
Haywards Heath is about 9 miles south-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Haywards Heath is within our West Sussex area, for Artex jobs of every size. Haywards Heath is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. We work right across the region, from Haywards Heath to Crawley (9 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Warden Park Primary Academy should already have records of any textured coatings. If your home is one of the older properties in Haywards Heath, near Church of the Presentation or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Haywards Heath is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We carry out Artex jobs all over RH16 and RH17 and the streets around it. From Church Road, Market Place and High Street or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. You’ll find Haywards Heath on the A272 and B2028, so it’s easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Scaynes Hill (2 miles east), Wivelsfield (2 miles south), Wivelsfield Green (3 miles south-east), Ditchling Common (4 miles south) and North Chailey (4 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Crawley (9 miles north-west), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Burgess Hill (3 miles south-west), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-west) and Lancing (15 miles south-west). Haywards Heath is one of the larger places we cover in West Sussex, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age.
Other landmarks nearby include Waterbury Castle (3.8 miles north-east) and St Francis & Hurstwood Park Hospital Museum (0.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Ashenground and Bolnore Woods.
- Schools near Haywards Heath include Oathall Community College (0.5 miles north) and Tavistock and Summerhill School (0.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Heath Tavern (under half a mile south)
Weighing up your options
Plastering over it is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Why choose us
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Identify first, remove only when needed
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Haywards Heath: your questions answered
Is asbestos common in Haywards Heath homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Haywards Heath may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How far is Haywards Heath from London?
Haywards Heath is about 35 miles from central London, well within our area.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room sizes, the method and the waste decide, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not until it’s been tested. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note