West Sussex · England
Artex Removal for Lumley
Worried about asbestos in Lumley? We provide testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, explained in plain English.
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Loft conversions
Artex removal near Lumley
Artex removal in Lumley
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. Whether it’s rented homes refurbished between tenants and structural work through coated ceilings, we deal with coated ceiling roses, stipple finishes and Artex ceilings.
Village homes like those in Lumley have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Location
- Lumley (PO10)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. The work area is kept clear while we are working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Getting ready
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Clear the way to the work area
Get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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Looking after things afterwards
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, so future work is planned properly.
Once we are done:
- File the test result and waste note
- Test every different coating
- Keep pets away
- Photos help us quote
What to avoid
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Where asbestos turns up
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
In older properties, we often see:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings before skimming
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
For rented flats close to Emsworth station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Questions to ask before you book
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What paperwork you get
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
Common questions in Lumley
Do textured ceilings in Lumley homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you work near Emsworth station?
Yes. Emsworth station is close to the centre of Lumley, and we cover the whole area.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
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; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
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’ll advise.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Nearby places to Lumley
More for properties in Lumley
Textured ceilings in Lumley
Lumley is about 1 mile east of Emsworth, in West Sussex. Properties in Lumley range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Lumley is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our area stretches from Lumley to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
In older homes in Lumley, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Non-domestic buildings like St James Church of England Controlled Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. The coast is within about 6 miles of Lumley, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO10, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Lumley Road and Northlands Park, and Artex removal is available on all of them. We also carry out Artex jobs in Emsworth (1 mile west), Westbourne (1 mile north), Southbourne (1 mile east), Woodmancote (1 mile north-east) and Denvilles (1 mile west). We also cover nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (12 miles east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (7 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (7 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Warblington Castle (1.6 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (less than half a mile south-west). Open spaces near Lumley include Stoke Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
- Nearby schools include Bourne Community College (0.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Lord Raglan P.H. Pub (less than half a mile south)
Can I do it myself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
A closer look at the materials
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If your business premises in Lumley were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
If you manage or own a block in Lumley, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Choosing the right option
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
How we work in Lumley
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Covering London and the South East
See how we quote or the cost guide.
Limits to be aware of
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site