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Asbestos Artex Removal in Merston, West Sussex
Artex removal in Merston: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Landlord refurbishments
Artex removal in Merston
Textured ceilings in Merston
Merston is about 3 miles south-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. In Merston, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We work in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. We work right across the region, from Merston to Brighton (26 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing flats near Chichester station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Older homes across Merston may have coatings added during past renovations. Merston is within about 4 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
We carry out Artex jobs all over PO20 and the streets around it. For properties just outside Merston, we cover Runcton (1 mile south-west), Colworth (1 mile east), Oving (1 mile north), North Mundham (1 mile west) and Lagness (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also work in Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles north-west), Selsey (6 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east) and Emsworth (9 miles west).
A little further out are The Chichester City Museum (2.3 miles north-west) and St Richard's Hospital (2.3 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include North Mundham Primary School (1.2 miles west) and Chichester High School For Girls (2.1 miles west)
How artex removal works in Merston
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. A small sample tells you which you have, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. Whether it’s landlord refurbishments and structural work through coated ceilings, we cover stipple finishes, Artex ceilings and coated ceiling roses and more.
Rural homes near Merston have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- Merston (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we deal with in Merston
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Walls before tiling
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
For a school such as Chichester Free School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the job needs notifying
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Which areas and materials are covered
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
How we price Artex removal
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How easy it is to reach
- The number of samples or the size of the building
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Photos that help
What to photograph:
- An overall view
- Street parking nearby
- Labels, if any
- The access route
You’ll get a written quote. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
How we work
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Doing it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
FAQs for Merston
Is asbestos common in Merston homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Merston can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
How far is Merston from London?
Merston is about 54 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work in Merston?
Yes, Merston is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. To do that, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
How much does Artex removal cost in Merston?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, so we quote after testing.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
Good to know
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
Which option is right?
A test before removal can save money: 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.
What you get
- Accredited laboratory results
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Across London and the South East
See our prices page or our cost guide.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
After we’ve finished in Merston
Share the paperwork with your trades.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Send photos of the coatings
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
Avoid these
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Towns and villages near Merston
Also in Merston
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site