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Artex Removal in Lower Horncroft
Artex removal across Lower Horncroft and nearby, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Artex removal for Lower Horncroft
Artex removal for Lower Horncroft properties
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. Common materials are swirl patterns, coated plasterboard and Artex ceilings, and people generally contact us about rented homes refurbished between tenants and coatings scraped during DIY.
In towns and villages like Lower Horncroft, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Where
- Lower Horncroft (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Artex in Lower Horncroft homes
Lower Horncroft is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Properties in Lower Horncroft range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Lower Horncroft is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our area stretches from Lower Horncroft to Guildford (20 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Pulborough station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. If your home is one of the older properties in Lower Horncroft, near Church of St Agatha or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 4 miles of Lower Horncroft, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Wherever your property is in RH20, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover Coates (1 mile west), Fittleworth (1 mile north), Watersfield (1 mile south), Coldwaltham (1 mile south-east) and Bedham (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also work in Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Coates Castle (0.9 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Bignor Hill.
- Local schools include Lodge Hill Residential Centre (1.2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Swan Hotel (0.5 miles north)
Options to consider in Lower Horncroft
A test before removal can save money: a clear result means normal methods. 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.
Why people choose us
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
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Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The survey scope
- How much there is
- Access to the area
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- Approximate dimensions
- Visible markings
- Damaged areas
- The parking area
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Lower Horncroft
Many trades want a test result first.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings before plastering
- Walls before tiling
For a school such as Fittleworth CofE Village School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- What paperwork you get
What we do and don’t cover
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
A closer look at the materials
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
After we’ve finished in Lower Horncroft
The surface is left ready for making good.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Send photos of the coatings
- File the test result and waste note
Things not to do
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Your questions about Artex removal in Lower Horncroft
Is asbestos common in Lower Horncroft homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Lower Horncroft may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover small places like Lower Horncroft?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is normally needed.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
DIY and asbestos
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.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note