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Artex Removal in Hunston
Any pre-2000 building in Hunston may contain asbestos. We offer textured coating testing and removal.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings before skimming
Artex removal in Hunston
Duty holders and landlords in Hunston
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
If you run a business from older premises in Hunston, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Artex removal for Hunston properties
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation. Typical materials include coated plasterboard, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses, and typical jobs are damaged or cracked coatings and coatings damaged by DIY.
Rural homes near Hunston have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Area
- Hunston (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and don’t cover
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Questions from Hunston
Is asbestos common in Hunston homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Hunston may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do textured ceilings in Hunston homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both work; it depends on the room. We will explain the options.
Hunston properties and textured coatings
Hunston is about 2 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. Hunston has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. We work right across the region, from Hunston to Brighton (28 miles away).
For a school such as North Mundham Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. Older homes across Hunston may have coatings added during past renovations. The coast is within about 5 miles of Hunston; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of PO20. Local streets include Heath Close, Westlands Road and St Leodegars Way; we cover every one. We also carry out Artex jobs in Donnington (1 mile west), North Mundham (1 mile east), Runcton (1 mile east), Portfield (2 miles north) and Chichester (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Bognor Regis (4 miles east), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Angmering (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include St Richard's Hospital (2.3 miles north) and Chichester Castle (2 miles north).
- Local schools include Chichester High School For Girls (1.4 miles north) and Chichester Free School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Spotted Cow Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
Afterwards
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, with a consignment note.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
Things not to do
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
What happens
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces. We’ll tell you when we have finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Getting ready
- Let us know where we can park
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
How to 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, and we’ll reply with a quote.
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Choosing the right option
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. Every quote is individual.
Why choose us
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Records for your files
- Accredited laboratory results
Read how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Material and condition
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How much waste there is
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Sending photos
For a quick quote, include:
- Where we could park
- An overall view
- Damaged areas
- 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 will advise.
Why people call us in Hunston
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, which can make them crumble.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings coming down
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings before plastering
For rented flats close to Chichester station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What your quote should include
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- What is not included
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
Can I do it myself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Nearby places to Hunston
Other services in Hunston
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note