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Asbestos Artex Removal in Horsted Keynes, West Sussex
Worried about asbestos in Horsted Keynes? We provide Artex removal, with testing first, explained in plain English.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings before downlights go in
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Horsted Keynes questions
Do you cover Horsted Keynes and the area around Haywards Heath station?
Yes, we cover Horsted Keynes and the area towards Haywards Heath station, about 4 miles south-west.
Could my house in Horsted Keynes contain asbestos?
Any home in Horsted Keynes built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover Horsted Keynes?
We do: our area includes Horsted Keynes and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description and we will quote.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
How artex removal works in Horsted Keynes
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 ceilings before downlights go in and coatings damaged by DIY, we cover Artex ceilings, stipple finishes and swirl patterns.
Village homes like those in Horsted Keynes have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Location
- Horsted Keynes (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after things afterwards
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Each different coating needs testing
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
Don’ts
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Artex in Horsted Keynes homes
Horsted Keynes is about 4 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. We cover Horsted Keynes as part of West Sussex, for Artex jobs of every size. Horsted Keynes is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work. Our area stretches from Horsted Keynes to Crawley (about 9 miles away).
For rented flats close to Haywards Heath station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. A school like St Giles CofE Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. Horsted Keynes is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of RH17 and the streets around it. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Station Road, Rixons Orchard and Leighton Road. If your property is just outside Horsted Keynes, we also cover Danehill (1 mile east), Birchgrove (2 miles north-east), Highbrook (2 miles north-west), Chelwood Common (2 miles east) and Furner's Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (9 miles north-west), Horsham (13 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-west), East Grinstead (6 miles north) and Broadfield (9 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Waterbury Castle (less than half a mile north-west) and Princess Royal Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include The Green Man pub (less than half a mile north-east)
How we price Artex removal
Every quote reflects:
- The quantity or area
- Material and condition
- Parking and access charges
- How easy it is to reach
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Helping us quote
Photos often save us a visit:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Street parking nearby
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A rough size or measurement
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
The process
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Typical Artex jobs in Horsted Keynes
Older coatings are often painted over many times, so age is hard to judge.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Walls before tiling
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Older homes across Horsted Keynes may have coatings added during past renovations.
Questions to ask before you book
- The documents you will receive
- Any exclusions
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
Your options compared
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why us?
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
Responsibilities for owners
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Limits to be aware of
Worth knowing before you book:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we deal with
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
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Doing it yourself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note