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Artex Removal in Lancing
Artex removal across Lancing, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Need Artex removal in Lancing?
Artex removal for Lancing properties
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 ceilings before plastering, including textured walls, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard.
In areas like Lancing, textured ceilings are a common renovation find. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Where
- Lancing (BN15)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Lancing
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Non-domestic buildings like The Globe Primary Academy should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What paperwork you get
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Whether the job needs notifying
The process
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
Ask for a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will reply with a quote.
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The scope of Artex removal
Worth knowing before you book:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
Lancing properties and textured coatings
Lancing is about 3 miles east of Worthing, in West Sussex. Properties in Lancing range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We work in 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 8 miles away.
For rented flats close to Lancing station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Older homes across Lancing may have coatings added during past renovations. The coast is within about 3 miles of Lancing, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Anywhere in BN15, we can help with Artex removal. Streets in the area include North Road, North Farm Road and Addison Close, and Artex removal is available on all of them. With the A2025 close by, Lancing is simple for us to get to. For properties just outside Lancing, we cover Sompting (1 mile west), East Worthing (2 miles south-west), Broadwater (2 miles west), Offington (3 miles west) and Botolphs (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Worthing (3 miles west), Haywards Heath (15 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles north-east), Littlehampton (9 miles west), Rustington (8 miles west) and Storrington (8 miles north-west).
A little further out are Worthing Hospital (2 miles south-west) and Old Castle (3.1 miles west). Open spaces near Lancing include Lancing Ring and Widewater Lagoon.
- Schools near Lancing include The Sir Robert Woodard Academy (0.6 miles north-west) and Sompting Abbotts Preparatory School (1.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Railway pub (within half a mile south-west)
Choosing the right option
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why choose us
- Accredited laboratory results
- Reports and results you can share
- Work done to the regulations
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
Take a look at how we price jobs and the cost guide.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Afterwards
File the result and the paperwork.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Test every different coating
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Send photos of the coatings
- Plan around the closed rooms
Things not to do
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Also near Lancing
What it might be made of
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
Prices and what affects them
What drives the price:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How much there is
- How easy it is to reach
- Material and condition
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- Approximate dimensions
- Damaged areas
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The access route
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
Lancing: your questions answered
Do you cover Lancing from London?
Lancing is about 47 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do older homes in Lancing have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Lancing may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is my textured ceiling in Lancing asbestos?
Not necessarily: many coatings are asbestos-free. Testing a sample is how you find out.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site