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Artex Removal in Kingston by Sea
Need Artex removal in Kingston by Sea? We cover Kingston by Sea and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Asbestos help in Kingston by Sea
Step by step
If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible and bagged or wrapped. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
Artex removal in Kingston by Sea
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. People often contact us about coatings already disturbed and loft conversions, involving swirl patterns, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses.
Homes in areas like Kingston by Sea may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so test each different coating. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Area
- Kingston by Sea (BN42, BN43)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Your questions about Artex removal in Kingston by Sea
Is the Artex in my Kingston by Sea home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Could my house in Kingston by Sea contain asbestos?
Any home in Kingston by Sea built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
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, which is why it’s identified before work.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Kingston by Sea
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding, dry scraping or drilling releases fibres.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Walls before tiling
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Non-domestic buildings like Glebe Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Questions to ask before you book
- The method and controls
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- VAT, clearly stated
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After we’ve finished in Kingston by Sea
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, and you get the paperwork.
Going forward:
- Give us room sizes
- Clear the rooms before the work
- File the test result and waste note
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
Things not to do
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Responsibilities for owners
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- The category of work
- Travel and parking
- The quantity or area
- How much waste there is
Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The access route
- A wide shot showing where the material is
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
What’s included, and what isn’t
A few things to be aware of:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We need the room cleared
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
Artex in Kingston by Sea homes
Kingston by Sea is about 1 mile east of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Wherever your property is in Kingston by Sea, tell us the postcode and what you need. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages.
If your home is one of the older properties in Kingston by Sea, near St Michael and All Angels Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. If you’re refurbishing flats near Southwick station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 8 miles of Kingston by Sea; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too. The coast is within about 2 miles of Kingston by Sea, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Anywhere in BN42 and BN43, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Cross Road, Roman Road and Kings Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Being close to the A270, Kingston by Sea is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Southwick (1 mile south-east), Portslade (1 mile east), Shoreham-by-Sea (1 mile west), Hangleton (2 miles east) and Old Shoreham (2 miles west). We also cover nearby towns such as Worthing (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (13 miles west), Lancing (4 miles west) and Rustington (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include British Engineerium (2.8 miles east) and Southlands Hospital (0.7 miles west). Within reach you will find Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Nearby schools include Shoreham Academy (within half a mile south-west) and Shoreham College (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Ship Inn (0.6 miles south-east)
What it might be made of
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site