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Asbestos Artex Removal in Lickfold, West Sussex
Need Artex removal in Lickfold? We cover Lickfold and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Artex removal near Lickfold
Artex removal near Lickfold
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We will explain which suits your rooms. We often deal with swirl patterns, coated plasterboard and coated ceiling roses, and typical jobs are flaking textured ceilings and coatings scraped during DIY.
In a village like Lickfold, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Lickfold (GU28)
- County
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords, agents and businesses
If your business premises in Lickfold were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
For managing agents and freeholders in Lickfold, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Artex removal around Lickfold
Lickfold is about 11 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. We work across Lickfold and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Lickfold is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We work right across the region, from Lickfold to Guildford (16 miles away).
If you are refurbishing a rental near Haslemere station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 4 miles of Lickfold, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Wherever your property is in GU28, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places we cover include Lurgashall (1 mile north-east), Lodsworth (2 miles south), Northchapel (3 miles north-east), Ebernoe (3 miles east) and Ansteadbrook (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Chichester (13 miles south), Storrington (12 miles south-east), Billingshurst (10 miles east), Portfield (13 miles south), Yapton (15 miles south) and Southwater (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Museum (3.6 miles south-west) and Lodsworth Castle (3.1 miles south). Within reach you will find Cooksbridge Meadow and Blackdown.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include North Ambersham (1.6 miles north-west)
Should you do it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Limits to be aware of
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
What we deal with
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
Options to consider in Lickfold
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
What you get
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- No removal until we know what it is
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Read how we quote or the cost guide.
How we price Artex removal
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- Material and condition
- The quantity or area
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- An overall view
- A rough size or measurement
- The access route
- Damaged areas
Each job is priced individually. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
Common questions in Lickfold
Do you cover Lickfold and the area around Haslemere station?
Yes. Haslemere station is about 4.7 miles north of Lickfold, and we cover both.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Is my textured ceiling in Lickfold asbestos?
Not every coating does: many coatings are asbestos-free. Testing a sample is how you find out.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
Step by step
We bag and label the waste as we work, for disposal at a permitted site. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing, so there is no confusion.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- 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
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
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Typical Artex jobs in Lickfold
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some included a little chrysotile.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Ceilings before skimming
- Textured walls before a refit
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Older homes across Lickfold may have coatings added during past renovations.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Whether the job needs notifying
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site