West Sussex · England
Artex Removal in Rock
Artex removal in Rock, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
Need Artex removal in Rock?
Artex removal for Rock properties
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. From coatings in the way of electrical work and rented homes refurbished between tenants, we deal with textured walls, stipple finishes and coated plasterboard and more.
Rural homes near Rock have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Location
- Rock (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about Artex removal in Rock
Do you cover Rock from London?
Rock is about 43 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you come out to small villages like Rock?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. To do that, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Good to know
A few things to be aware of:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, 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
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
Step by step
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- 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
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Get a quote
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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What else we do in Rock
A closer look at the materials
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
After we have finished in Rock
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
A few practical points:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Test every different coating
- Keep pets away
- Send photos of the coatings
What to avoid
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Test before the builders arrive.
Can I do it myself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Artex removal around Rock
Rock is about 6 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Properties in Rock range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Rock to Brighton (13 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Rock, near The Parish Church of St Mary or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Rock is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the RH20 postcode area. Your property could be on Old London Road, London Road and Lamorna Close or the roads around them, wherever it is in Rock. Neighbouring places we cover include Washington (1 mile south), Heath Common (1 mile north-west), Sullington (1 mile west), Warminghurst (2 miles north) and Storrington (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Horsham (11 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (9 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (1.9 miles west). Within reach you will find Chanctonbury Hill.
- Local schools include Rydon Community College (1.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Frankland Arms Public House (0.6 miles south)
Typical Artex jobs in Rock
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, so they may start to flake.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Landlord refurbishments
- Loft conversions
For a school such as St Mary's CofE Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the job needs notifying
- What paperwork you get
- The method and controls
- Which areas and materials are covered
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- Access to the area
- How much there is
- How much waste there is
- The number of samples or the size of the building
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Approximate dimensions
- How we’d reach it
- Street parking nearby
- Damaged areas
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.
For businesses and landlords in Rock
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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