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Artex Removal for Heath Common
Artex removal in Heath Common, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Textured walls before a refit
Artex removal near Heath Common
About our artex removal in Heath Common
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. From rented flats before redecoration and textured walls before a refit, we cover swirl patterns, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard.
In towns and villages like Heath Common, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. 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
- Heath Common (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in Heath Common
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, 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:
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings coming down
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
For rented flats close to Pulborough station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Before booking anyone
- The scope of the job, in writing
- What is not included
- If the price includes VAT
- What category of work it is
What we do and do not cover
To be clear about the scope:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
DIY and asbestos
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Travel and parking
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Visible markings
- How we’d reach it
- An idea of size
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
After the job
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Once we’re done:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Keep pets out of the work area
- File the test result and waste note
Things not to do
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Test before the builders arrive.
How it works
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking and access
- Dig out previous surveys
- Let us know if something’s broken
Getting a price
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Artex removal around Heath Common
Heath Common is about 1 mile east of Storrington, in West Sussex. Heath Common has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. We work right across the region, from Heath Common to Brighton (14 miles away).
A school like Thakeham Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. If your home is one of the older properties in Heath Common, near Church of the Holy Sepulchre or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Heath Common is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of RH20 and the streets around it. From Rock Road, Hampers Lane and Bracken Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we cover Abingworth (1 mile north-west), Rock (1 mile south-east), Warminghurst (1 mile north-east), Storrington (1 mile west) and Sullington (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (7 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (9 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Heath Common includes Chanctonbury Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include Rydon Community College (0.6 miles west)
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Your options compared
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
What you get
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Accredited laboratory results
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Reports and results you can share
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
Your questions about Artex removal in Heath Common
Is the Artex in my Heath Common home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
How far is Heath Common from London?
Heath Common is about 42 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you cover Heath Common?
We do: Heath Common is within the area we cover in West Sussex. Send the postcode and a few photos and we will quote.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both are options: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll advise room by room.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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