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Asbestos Artex Removal in Lyminster, West Sussex
Artex removal in Lyminster: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Artex removal in Lyminster
About our artex removal in Lyminster
If your renovation in Lyminster involves textured ceilings, test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. Common materials are coated plasterboard, textured walls and stipple finishes, and typical jobs are ceilings coming down and loft conversions and extensions.
Rural homes near Lyminster have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Area
- Lyminster (BN17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Your options compared
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Why choose us
- Across London and the South East
- Records for your files
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Read our prices page and our cost guide.
Duty holders and landlords in Lyminster
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
What we do and do not cover
Before you book, note that:
- We need the room cleared
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials in Lyminster
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Step by step
Our team wears protective equipment, and the room stays closed. While we work, the area stays out of bounds.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Clear the way to the work area
- Mention any parking restrictions
How to get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
What it might be made of
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
DIY and asbestos
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
FAQs for Lyminster
Do you cover Lyminster from London?
Lyminster is about 50 miles from central London, well within our area.
Is asbestos common in Lyminster homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Lyminster may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Is my textured ceiling in Lyminster asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings don’t contain asbestos. The only way to know is to test a sample.
Do you work in Lyminster?
Yes, we do: Lyminster is within the area we cover in West Sussex. Send the postcode and a few photos and we will quote.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Also near Lyminster
What else we do in Lyminster
What happens next
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
Some practical advice:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Send photos of the coatings
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
What to avoid
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Why people call us in Lyminster
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings coming down
- Textured walls before a refit
- Flaking textured ceilings
If your home is one of the older properties in Lyminster, near The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalen or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
What your quote should include
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- If the price includes VAT
Textured ceilings in Lyminster
Lyminster is about 1 mile north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. If your Artex job is in Lyminster, let us know about access. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our area stretches from Lyminster to Brighton (about 18 miles away).
For a school such as Lyminster Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. For rented flats close to Arundel station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 6 miles of Lyminster, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. The coast is within about 2 miles of Lyminster, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN17. Whether your property is on Arundel Drive, Old Mead Road and Lyminster Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. If your property is just outside Lyminster, we also cover Wick (1 mile south), Toddington (1 mile south-east), Crossbush (1 mile north-east), Tortington (1 mile west) and Littlehampton (1 mile south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (10 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Arundel and District Hospital (1.9 miles north-west) and Rustington Museum (2.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Lyminster includes Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Nearby schools include The Littlehampton Academy (1.1 miles south-east) and Littlehampton College (1.1 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The 6 Bells Public House (under half a mile south-east)
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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