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Asbestos Artex Removal in Nutbourne, West Sussex
Looking for Artex removal in Nutbourne? We work across Nutbourne and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings already disturbed
Need Artex removal in Nutbourne?
FAQs for Nutbourne
Is the Artex in my Nutbourne home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do you cover small places like Nutbourne?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both work; it depends on the room. We will advise for each room.
Do you cover Nutbourne?
We do: our area includes Nutbourne and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Artex removal in Nutbourne
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation. People often contact us about coatings scraped during DIY and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed, including swirl patterns, stipple finishes and coated plasterboard.
Rural homes near Nutbourne have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Area
- Nutbourne (PO18, PO10)
- County
- West Sussex
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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The scope of Artex removal
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- We need the room cleared
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
What it costs
Our quotes take into account:
- The size of the job
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Travel and parking
A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Approximate dimensions
- Street parking nearby
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Materials, one by one
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Why people call us in Nutbourne
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Loft conversions and extensions
Older homes across Nutbourne may have coatings added during past renovations.
Before booking anyone
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- If the price includes VAT
After the job
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Send photos of the coatings
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Empty the rooms in advance
Things not to do
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Test before the builders arrive.
The process
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Getting ready
- Dig out previous surveys
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Tell us about parking and access
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
Options to consider in Nutbourne
Testing first can save a lot: a clear result means normal methods. Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
How we work in Nutbourne
- Work done to the regulations
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
See our prices page or the cost guide.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you manage or own a block in Nutbourne, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Artex in Nutbourne homes
Nutbourne is about 5 miles west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Nutbourne is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Nutbourne is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. We work right across the region, from Nutbourne to Southampton (23 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Nutbourne station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Non-domestic buildings like Chidham Parochial Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Artex jobs anywhere in PO18 and PO10 start with the postcode and some photos. Local streets include Flatt Road, Pottery Lane and Main Road; we cover every one. Close by, we cover Hambrook (1 mile north), Chidham (1 mile south-east), Bosham (2 miles south-east), Broadbridge (2 miles east) and West Ashling (2 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (5 miles east), Selsey (9 miles south-east), Portfield (5 miles east), Yapton (12 miles east) and East Wittering (5 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Warblington Castle (3.6 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (2.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Nutborne Marshes and Stoke Down.
- Schools near Nutbourne include Bourne Community College (1.4 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bosham Free House Public House And Restaurant (under half a mile east)
- 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