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Artex Removal for Mackerel's Common
Need Artex removal in Mackerel's Common? We cover Mackerel's Common and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings before plastering
Artex removal near Mackerel's Common
About our artex removal in Mackerel's Common
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. Typical jobs include walls before tiling and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed, involving coated plasterboard, Artex ceilings and stipple finishes.
Rural homes near Mackerel's Common have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Location
- Mackerel's Common (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we work
We bag and label the waste as we work, for disposal at a permitted site. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
How to prepare
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Move things out of the way carefully
Ask for a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Options to consider in Mackerel's Common
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
How we work in Mackerel's Common
- No removal until we know what it is
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Written quotes that say what’s included
See how we quote or our cost guide.
After the job
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Some practical advice:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- File the test result and waste note
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
Don’ts
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Artex in Mackerel's Common homes
Mackerel's Common is about 10 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Mackerel's Common is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Mackerel's Common is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
For rented flats close to Billingshurst station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
For Artex jobs in RH14, just send the postcode and a few photos. If your property is just outside Mackerel's Common, we also cover Kirdford (1 mile south), Plaistow (2 miles north), Ifold (2 miles north), Balls Cross (2 miles south-west) and Wisborough Green (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Horsham (10 miles east), Broadfield (15 miles east), Storrington (9 miles south-east), Billingshurst (5 miles east), Bewbush (15 miles east) and Angmering (15 miles south).
Green spaces nearby include The Mens and Shillinglee Lake.
Why people call us in Mackerel's Common
Older coatings are often painted over many times, so age is hard to judge.
These come up again and again:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Loft conversions
If your home is one of the older properties in Mackerel's Common, near The Parish Church of St John the Baptist or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Any exclusions
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Suitable insurance for the work
A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Questions from Mackerel's Common
Do you cover small places like Mackerel's Common?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do textured ceilings in Mackerel's Common homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
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. Cement and textured coatings normally are not licensed.
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.
How can I get a price?
Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Limits to be aware of
What’s in and what’s out:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- We need the room cleared
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Should you do it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. 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.
What affects the price in Mackerel's Common
Prices vary with:
- How much waste there is
- The type of material and its condition
- Parking and access charges
- Licensed or non-licensed
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Sending photos
When you send photos, these help most:
- An idea of size
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Where we could park
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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