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Asbestos Artex Removal in Highleigh, West Sussex
Artex removal in Highleigh: removal of textured ceilings and walls. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings coming down
Artex removal in Highleigh
Textured ceilings in Highleigh
Highleigh is about 3 miles north of Selsey, in West Sussex. Highleigh has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Highleigh is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. We work right across the region, from Highleigh to Southampton (about 28 miles away).
For a school such as Sidlesham Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. If you are refurbishing flats near Chichester station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. The coast is within about 4 miles of Highleigh; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
Wherever your property is in PO20, we can help with Artex removal. Local streets include Critchel's Lane, Highleigh Road and Green Lane; we cover every one. Other places close to Highleigh we cover include Almodington (1 mile west), Birdham (2 miles north-west), Somerley (2 miles west), Earnley (2 miles west) and Shipton Green (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north), Selsey (3 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles north-west) and Rustington (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (4.5 miles north) and Selsey Lifeboat Museum (3.5 miles south). The countryside around Highleigh includes Pilsey Island.
Artex removal for Highleigh properties
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, across Highleigh. Typical materials include textured walls, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard, and typical jobs are rented homes refurbished between tenants and textured walls before a refit.
In areas like Highleigh, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. We only recommend work that’s needed, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Location
- Highleigh (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
What happens next
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
To avoid problems in future:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- File the test result and waste note
- Send photos of the coatings
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
Things not to do
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Highleigh must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Prices and what affects them
Our quotes take into account:
- How many samples are needed
- How much waste there is
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Can I do it myself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
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FAQs for Highleigh
Do you cover Highleigh from London?
Highleigh is about 59 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do textured ceilings in Highleigh homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Can I just skim over it?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Can I stay at home while you work?
Usually you can use other rooms: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Is my textured ceiling in Highleigh asbestos?
Not every coating does: many coatings are asbestos-free. Testing a sample is how you find out.
The scope of Artex removal
A few things to be aware of:
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
What we deal with
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Which option is right?
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Always test first. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why people choose us
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Records for your files
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Work done to the regulations
See our prices page or the cost guide.
The process
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, and keep the coating damp as we work. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Getting ready
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Related guides
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site