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Artex Removal for Itchingfield
Found something that might be asbestos in Itchingfield? We provide textured coating testing and removal, explained in plain English.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings before skimming
Need Artex removal in Itchingfield?
About our artex removal in Itchingfield
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. From loft conversions and coatings damaged by DIY, we deal with stipple finishes, textured walls and Artex ceilings and more.
Rural homes near Itchingfield have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need.
- Location
- Itchingfield (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Itchingfield questions
Do you cover Itchingfield from London?
Itchingfield is about 34 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you come out to small villages like Itchingfield?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both work; it depends on the room. We’ll advise for each room.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Where asbestos turns up
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Walls before tiling
- Damaged or cracked coatings
If you are refurbishing a rental near Christs Hospital station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Comparing quotes
- The documents you’ll receive
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
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What affects the price in Itchingfield
Every quote reflects:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- What the material is and its state
A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- A photo of the whole area
- Approximate dimensions
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Visible markings
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Looking after things afterwards
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Each different coating needs testing
Things not to do
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Doing it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Good to know
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- We need the room cleared
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
How it works
If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Before we arrive
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Make sure we can get to the area
Getting a price
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
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Artex in Itchingfield homes
Itchingfield is about 4 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Itchingfield is within our West Sussex area, whatever the size of the job. Itchingfield is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work. Our area stretches from Itchingfield to Crawley (10 miles away).
Older homes across Itchingfield may have coatings added during past renovations. A school like Barns Green Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Here we cover the RH13 postcode area. Whether your property is on Bashurst Hill, Five Oaks Road and Bashurst Copse or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. For properties just outside Itchingfield, we cover Barns Green (1 mile south), Broadbridge Heath (2 miles north-east), Brooks Green (2 miles south), Tower Hill (2 miles east) and Southwater (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles north-east), Horsham (4 miles east), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-east), Broadfield (9 miles east) and Storrington (9 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Christs Hospital School Museum (1.6 miles east) and Horsham Hospital (3.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Itchingfield includes Warnham LNR.
- Local schools include Tanbridge House School (2.3 miles north-east)
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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