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Asbestos Artex Removal in Portfield, West Sussex
Found something that might be asbestos in Portfield? We provide removal of textured ceilings and walls, explained in plain English.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Textured walls before a refit
Need Artex removal in Portfield?
Which option is right?
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why us?
- Domestic and commercial work
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
About our artex removal in Portfield
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. A small sample tells you which you have, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. Whether it’s ceilings due for plastering or skimming and rented homes refurbished between tenants, we cover swirl patterns, coated plasterboard and Artex ceilings and more.
Homes in areas like Portfield may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so test each different coating. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Location
- Portfield (PO19, PO20, PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Portfield
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so testing is the only way to know.
In older properties, we often see:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings before skimming
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Landlord refurbishments
Non-domestic buildings like Portfield Primary Academy should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
What your quote should include
- Any exclusions
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- How fibres will be kept down
What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- How easy it is to reach
- The survey scope
- Disposal costs
- Licensed or non-licensed
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- An idea of size
- How we’d reach it
- Cracks or breaks
- An overall view
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Step by step
Our team wears protective equipment, and the room stays closed. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Let us know if something’s broken
How to get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Good to know
What’s in and what’s out:
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- We need the room cleared
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
Portfield properties and textured coatings
Portfield is about 1 mile east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Portfield, just send the postcode, and we will quote. We cover 371 places in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 28 miles away.
In older homes in Portfield, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. If you’re refurbishing flats near Chichester station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. The coast is within about 6 miles of Portfield, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
We carry out Artex jobs all over PO19, PO20 and PO18. Whether your property is on Kent Road, York Road and Spur Road or a nearby road, we can help. Main roads around Portfield include the A259 and A285; tell us about parking if you are on a main road. For properties just outside Portfield, we cover Chichester (1 mile west), Westhampnett (1 mile north-east), Shopwyke (1 mile east), Maudlin (1 mile north-east) and North Mundham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (7 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west), Rustington (11 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Chichester City Museum (0.6 miles west) and Chichester Castle (0.6 miles west). The countryside around Portfield includes Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
- Local schools include Chichester High School For Girls (0.8 miles south-west) and The Prebendal School (0.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The East Gate Public House (0.5 miles west)
Should you do it yourself?
Asbestos waste can’t 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.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
After the job
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, with a consignment note.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Send photos of the coatings
- File the test result and waste note
- Each different coating needs testing
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
Don’ts
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Portfield questions
Is the Artex in my Portfield home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do you cover Portfield and the area around Chichester station?
Yes, we cover Portfield and the area towards Chichester station, about 0.9 miles west.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both are options: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will advise room by room.
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.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. To do that, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice.
Nearby places to Portfield
More for properties in Portfield
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note