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Asbestos Artex Removal in North Heath, West Sussex
Artex removal in North Heath and across West Sussex: textured coating testing and removal.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings before downlights go in
Need Artex removal in North Heath?
Artex removal in North Heath
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. A small sample tells you which you have, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. Common materials are textured walls, coated plasterboard and Artex ceilings, and people typically contact us about ceilings before downlights go in and rented flats before redecoration.
In a village like North Heath, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- North Heath (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so a textured ceiling isn’t automatically asbestos.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Landlord refurbishments
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Coatings scraped during DIY
If you are refurbishing flats near Pulborough station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Questions to ask before booking
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What is not included
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- VAT, clearly stated
Places near North Heath
Afterwards
File the result and the paperwork.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Send photos of the coatings
- Each different coating needs testing
- File the test result and waste note
What to avoid
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Questions from North Heath
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
How far is North Heath from London?
We cover North Heath, about 39 miles from central London.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
The process
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Before we arrive
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Good to know
So you know what to expect:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials in North Heath
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
How we price Artex removal
What changes the cost:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How much waste there is
- The quantity or area
- The number of samples or the size of the building
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- The access route
- The parking area
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Cracks or breaks
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Choosing the right option
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
What you get
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Artex removal around North Heath
North Heath is about 9 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Wherever your property is in North Heath, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we will quote. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Crawley, about 15 miles away.
North Heath is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Wherever your property is in RH20, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your property could be on Gay Street Lane and Stane Street. For properties just outside North Heath, we cover Gay Street (1 mile south-east), Adversane (1 mile north), Codmore Hill (1 mile south-west), Broomershill (1 mile south) and Nutbourne (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south), Burgess Hill (15 miles east), Littlehampton (12 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
The countryside around North Heath includes The Mens.
Should you do it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
- 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