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Artex Removal in Marehill
Need Artex removal in Marehill? We work across Marehill and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings before plastering
Artex removal in Marehill
Choosing the right option
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Why people choose us
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Across London and the South East
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Work done to the regulations
See how we quote and our cost guide.
About our artex removal in Marehill
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Marehill. Typical jobs include rented flats before redecoration and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights, including Artex ceilings, stipple finishes and swirl patterns.
Village homes like those in Marehill have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Area
- Marehill (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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Doing it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Step by step
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
How to get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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What’s included, and what isn’t
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
For businesses and landlords in Marehill
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
For managing agents and freeholders in Marehill, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Marehill questions
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Could my house in Marehill contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Is my textured ceiling in Marehill asbestos?
Not every coating does: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. A sample test tells you which you have.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We will identify it and advise on removal.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Materials, one by one
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Why people call us in Marehill
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, so they may start to flake.
Typical jobs in Marehill include:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
If your home is one of the older properties in Marehill, near Wiggonholt Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- What category of work it is
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
Artex in Marehill homes
Marehill is about 10 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Marehill is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover 371 places in West Sussex. Our area stretches from Marehill to Brighton (17 miles away).
If you are refurbishing flats near Pulborough station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. A school like St Mary's Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. Marehill is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
For Artex jobs in RH20, just send the postcode and a few photos. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as West Chiltington Road, Tudor Close and Kings Lane. Neighbouring places we cover include Nutbourne (1 mile north-east), Broomershill (1 mile north-west), Wiggonholt (1 mile south), West Chiltington Common (1 mile south-east) and West Chiltington (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (15 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south).
A little further out are Amberley Castle (4 miles south-west) and The Storrington And District Museum (2.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Marehill include Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Rising Sun Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
After the job
The surface is left ready for making good.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Give us room sizes
Things not to do
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
- 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
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site