West Sussex · England
Artex Removal in Hoyle
Artex removal in Hoyle: textured coating testing and removal. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Damaged or cracked coatings
Asbestos help in Hoyle
How artex removal works in Hoyle
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole than to strip the coating. We’ll talk you through the options for your rooms in Hoyle. Common materials are coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and stipple finishes, and people generally contact us about ceilings before downlights go in and walls before tiling.
Village homes like those in Hoyle have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Area
- Hoyle (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Your options compared
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
What you get
- Accredited laboratory results
- Across London and the South East
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Take a look at how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Good to know
To be clear about the scope:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials in Hoyle
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
Afterwards
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
A few practical points:
- Give us room sizes
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Keep pets away
Don’ts
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- Material and condition
- How much waste there is
- Travel and parking
- The number of samples or the size of the building
A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Sending photos
When you send photos, these help most:
- Labels, if any
- Approximate dimensions
- The parking area
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
How it works
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the work area
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Mention any parking restrictions
How to get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Common questions in Hoyle
Do you cover small places like Hoyle?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you cover Hoyle from London?
We cover Hoyle, about 46 miles from central London.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Generally not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not until it’s been tested. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but do not sand it first, and record that it’s there.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If your business premises in Hoyle were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
For managing agents and freeholders in Hoyle, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Hoyle properties and textured coatings
Hoyle is about 9 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. In Hoyle, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Hoyle is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. We work right across the region, from Hoyle to Guildford (about 21 miles away).
Older homes across Hoyle may have coatings added during past renovations. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 3 miles of Hoyle, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Wherever your property is in GU29, we can help with Artex removal. We also carry out Artex jobs in Heyshott (1 mile south-west), Heyshott Green (1 mile west), Cocking Causeway (2 miles north-west), West Lavington (2 miles north-west) and Cocking (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (12 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Rustington (13 miles south-east) and Storrington (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Community Hospital (2.6 miles north-west) and Lodsworth Castle (2.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hoyle include Levin Down and Graffham Common.
- Local pubs include Unicorn Inn (0.6 miles south-west)
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Hoyle
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding, dry scraping or drilling releases fibres.
These are some of the things we deal with in Hoyle:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings before plastering
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Non-domestic buildings like Midhurst Rother College should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Before you book anyone
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- How fibres will be kept down
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
Towns and villages near Hoyle
What else we do in Hoyle
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note