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Artex Removal in Poynings
Need Artex removal in Poynings? We work across Poynings and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings coming down
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Artex removal for Poynings
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Artex removal for Poynings properties
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. Typical materials include coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and stipple finishes, and typical jobs are damaged or cracked coatings and walls before tiling.
Rural homes near Poynings have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need.
- Location
- Poynings (BN45)
- Region
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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How we price Artex removal
What drives the price:
- The type of material and its condition
- How many samples are needed
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- An idea of size
- How we’d reach it
- A picture of the whole area
Each job is priced individually. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
Good to know
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Where asbestos turns up
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Loft conversions
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
For rented flats close to Hassocks station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- The method and controls
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- VAT, clearly stated
Which option is right?
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Why choose us
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Read our prices page or published price ranges.
How it works
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. It helps if we can park nearby.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a 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
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
How to get a quote
To get a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Helpful guides
Artex removal around Poynings
Poynings is about 4 miles north of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. Poynings is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Poynings is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we work.
In older homes in Poynings, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 5 miles of Poynings; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too. The coast is within about 6 miles of Poynings, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
We cover Artex jobs across the BN45 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include The Street and Cora's Walk, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Other places close to Poynings we cover include Fulking (1 mile south-west), Hangleton (3 miles south), Portslade (4 miles south), Castle Town (4 miles west) and Kingston by Sea (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (10 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (5 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (2.9 miles north-east) and Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Poynings includes Wolstonbury Hill and Woods Mill.
- Nearby, you’ll find Royal Oak pub (within half a mile south)
Common questions in Poynings
Do you work on properties in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you come out to small villages like Poynings?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then get advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Is my textured ceiling in Poynings asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings don’t contain asbestos. The only way to know is to test a sample.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Can I do it myself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
What happens next
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, so future work is planned properly.
Going forward:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- File the test result and waste note
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Send photos of the coatings
Things not to do
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site