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Artex Removal for Pickhurst
Artex removal for properties in Pickhurst and West Sussex: removal of textured ceilings and walls, with written paperwork.
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings coming down
Artex removal for Pickhurst
Weighing up your options
You will find DIY products for removing Artex, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Test first. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why choose us
- Covering London and the South East
- Domestic and commercial work
- Records for your files
- Accredited laboratory results
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Artex removal in Pickhurst
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We’ll explain which suits your rooms. Common materials are textured walls, coated ceiling roses and Artex ceilings, and typical jobs are extensions that cut into ceilings and coatings scraped during DIY.
In areas like Pickhurst, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Location
- Pickhurst (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Duty holders and landlords in Pickhurst
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
If you run a business from older premises in Pickhurst, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
What it might be made of
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
The scope of Artex removal
The usual limits are:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Places near Pickhurst
Other services in Pickhurst
Pickhurst: your questions answered
Do you come out to small villages like Pickhurst?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you cover Pickhurst from London?
Pickhurst is about 40 miles from central London, well within our area.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Only once you know it’s clear. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
What we deal with in Pickhurst
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:
- Walls before tiling
- Landlord refurbishments
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings damaged by leaks
For rented flats close to Pulborough station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- What is not included
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What category of work it is
- VAT, clearly stated
Step by step
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible and bagged or wrapped. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Get a quote
Each job is priced individually. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
How we price Artex removal
The cost depends on:
- How easy it is to reach
- How much there is
- Disposal costs
- 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
Photo tips:
- A picture of the whole area
- Visible markings
- An idea of size
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Pickhurst properties and textured coatings
Pickhurst is about 11 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Properties in Pickhurst range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Pickhurst is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. We work right across the region, from Pickhurst to Crawley (17 miles away).
Pickhurst is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
For Artex jobs in RH20, just send the postcode and a few photos. Other places close to Pickhurst we cover include Pulborough (1 mile south-east), Bedham (2 miles west), Hardham (2 miles south), Fittleworth (2 miles south-west) and Lower Horncroft (3 miles south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Coates Castle (3.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include The Mens.
After the job
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Some practical advice:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep the results and paperwork
Things not to do
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site