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Artex Removal in Horsham
Artex removal in Horsham: removal of textured ceilings and walls. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Textured walls before a refit
- Loft conversions and extensions
Get a quote for Horsham
Limits to be aware of
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and doesn’t cover:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- We need the room cleared
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
Artex removal in Horsham
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. Common materials are coated plasterboard, stipple finishes and Artex ceilings, and people normally contact us about loft conversions and ceilings coming down.
Landlords and homeowners in areas like Horsham often want smooth ceilings when they refurbish, so testing comes first. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- Horsham (RH12, RH13, RH20, BN44)
- County
- West Sussex
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Weighing up your options
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
What you get
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Take a look at how we price jobs or published price ranges.
Common questions in Horsham
How far is Horsham from London?
We cover Horsham, about 31 miles from central London.
Do you work near Horsham station?
Yes, we cover Horsham, including the streets around Horsham station.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: many coatings are asbestos-free. Testing a sample is how you find out.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
You can, if it’s intact: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Do not sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
Should you do it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
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Also in Horsham
How we work
We bag and label the waste as we work, for disposal at a permitted site. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Related guides
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
A closer look at the materials
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Typical Artex jobs in Horsham
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
For rented flats close to Horsham station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Comparing quotes
- How fibres will be kept down
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
Artex in Horsham homes
Horsham is about 31 miles south of London, in West Sussex. In Horsham, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We work in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Horsham to Crawley (about 7 miles away).
In older homes in Horsham, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. For a school such as Bohunt Horsham, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. Horsham is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Artex jobs anywhere in RH12, RH13, RH20 and BN44 start with the postcode and some photos. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Station Road, London Road and Market Square or the roads around them. Horsham sits on or near the A24 and A29; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. For properties just outside Horsham, we cover Tower Hill (1 mile south-west), Broadbridge Heath (2 miles west), Holbrook (2 miles north), Warnham (2 miles north-west) and Southwater (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Crawley (7 miles north-east), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east), East Grinstead (14 miles east), Broadfield (5 miles east) and Storrington (11 miles south-west). Horsham is among the bigger towns we cover in West Sussex, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age.
Other landmarks nearby include Christs Hospital School Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Horsham Hospital (under half a mile north-west). The countryside around Horsham includes Warnham LNR.
- Schools near Horsham include Kingslea Primary School (within half a mile east) and Millais School (0.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include Brewhouse & Kitchen pub (within half a mile south-west)
Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- Disposal costs
- Access to the area
- The quantity or area
- Travel and parking
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Labels, if any
- Where we could park
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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