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Asbestos Artex Removal in Rudgwick, West Sussex
Worried about asbestos in Rudgwick? Our service covers Artex removal, with testing first, with clear advice at each step.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Artex removal near Rudgwick
After the job
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, and you get the paperwork.
Some practical advice:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Photos help us quote
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
Things not to do
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
How artex removal works in Rudgwick
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We’ll explain which suits your rooms. Typical jobs include coatings already disturbed and textured walls before a refit, including textured walls, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns.
Village homes like those in Rudgwick have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Rudgwick (RH12)
- County
- West Sussex
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Places near Rudgwick
Rudgwick questions
Is asbestos common in Rudgwick homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Rudgwick and the area around Christs Hospital station?
Yes. Christs Hospital station is about 4.6 miles south-east of Rudgwick, and we cover both.
Do you work in Rudgwick?
We do: Rudgwick is within the area we cover in West Sussex. Share the postcode and a short description and we will quote.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Where asbestos turns up
Older coatings are often painted over many times, which can make them look newer than they are.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings scraped during DIY
If your home is one of the older properties in Rudgwick, near Holy Trinity Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Questions to ask before booking
- What category of work it is
- What paperwork you get
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- The scope of the job, in writing
Artex removal around Rudgwick
Rudgwick is about 6 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. If your Artex job is in Rudgwick, let us know about access. We work in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Rudgwick to Crawley (about 11 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Rudgwick Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. For rented flats close to Christs Hospital station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Rudgwick is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Wherever your property is in RH12, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Station Road, Thurne Way and Jubilee Road; we cover every one. Other places close to Rudgwick we cover include Bucks Green (1 mile south-west), Tisman's Common (1 mile west), The Haven (2 miles south), Slinfold (2 miles south-east) and Five Oaks (3 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as Crawley (11 miles east), Horsham (6 miles east), Broadfield (10 miles east), Storrington (12 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south) and Bewbush (10 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Horsham Hospital (5.6 miles east).
- Schools near Rudgwick include Pennthorpe School (less than half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queen's Head Public House (0.5 miles south-west)
What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Parking and access charges
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Access to the area
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- A picture of the whole area
- The parking area
- An idea of size
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
You will get a written quote. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
How it works
If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Let us know where we can park
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Getting a price
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Related guides
Options to consider in Rudgwick
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
What you get
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
The scope of Artex removal
What’s in and what’s out:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We need the room cleared
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we see
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note