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Asbestos Artex Removal in Nuthurst, West Sussex
Buildings in Nuthurst built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers Artex removal, with testing first.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings before skimming
- Loft conversions
Need Artex removal in Nuthurst?
How artex removal works in Nuthurst
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole than to strip the coating. We’ll explain which suits your rooms. Common materials are coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and textured walls, and people usually contact us about coatings damaged by DIY and ceilings before plastering.
Rural homes near Nuthurst have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Area
- Nuthurst (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Choosing the right option
Testing first can save a lot: a clear result means normal methods. Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
How we work in Nuthurst
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Take a look at how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Artex in Nuthurst homes
Nuthurst is about 3 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Nuthurst, just send the postcode, and we will quote. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Crawley, about 8 miles away.
For rented flats close to Horsham station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Older homes across Nuthurst may have coatings added during past renovations.
Artex jobs anywhere in RH13 start with the postcode and some photos. Neighbouring places we cover include Maplehurst (1 mile south), Southwater (2 miles west), Tower Hill (3 miles north-west), Horsham (3 miles north) and Brooks Green (4 miles west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (8 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Christs Hospital School Museum (3.1 miles north-west) and Horsham Hospital (3.4 miles north). The countryside around Nuthurst includes Knepp Wildland.
Should you do it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
The process
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces. The work area is kept clear while we’re working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Clear the way to the work area
- Dig out previous surveys
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
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A closer look at the materials
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Worth knowing before you book:
- We need the room cleared
- 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
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
Places near Nuthurst
What else we do in Nuthurst
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you run a business from older premises in Nuthurst, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Why people call us in Nuthurst
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights releases fibres.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
For a school such as St Andrew's CofE Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Questions to ask before you book
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- What paperwork you get
Nuthurst questions
Do you work near Horsham station?
Yes. Horsham station is about 3.1 miles north of Nuthurst, and we cover both.
Is asbestos common in Nuthurst homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Nuthurst can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
How much does Artex removal cost in Nuthurst?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Can I just skim over it?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How easy it is to reach
- Travel and parking
- The size of the job
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- Damaged areas
- Labels, if any
- How we’d reach it
- A picture of the whole area
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note