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Asbestos Artex Removal in Scaynes Hill, West Sussex
Artex removal in Scaynes Hill: Artex removal, with testing first. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Need Artex removal in Scaynes Hill?
About our artex removal in Scaynes Hill
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole than to strip the coating. We will explain which suits your rooms. Whether it’s ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and loft conversions and extensions, we cover coated plasterboard, swirl patterns and stipple finishes.
In a village like Scaynes Hill, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Area
- Scaynes Hill (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we work
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
How to prepare
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Keep children and pets away on the day
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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For landlords, agents and businesses
If you manage or own a block in Scaynes Hill, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Your options compared
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why people choose us
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Reports and results you can share
- Quotes that spell out the scope
See how we price jobs or our cost guide.
What we do and do not cover
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and doesn’t cover:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials in Scaynes Hill
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
Questions from Scaynes Hill
Do you work near Haywards Heath station?
Yes. Haywards Heath station is about 2.4 miles west of Scaynes Hill, and we cover both.
Do older homes in Scaynes Hill have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not until it’s been tested. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. We will give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
How do I get a quote?
Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
What happens next
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
To avoid problems in future:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- File the test result and waste note
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
Don’ts
Test before the builders arrive.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Typical Artex jobs in Scaynes Hill
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
Typical jobs in Scaynes Hill include:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings before skimming
- Ceilings coming down
A school like St Augustine's CofE Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
What your quote should include
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
Materials, one by one
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Scaynes Hill properties and textured coatings
Scaynes Hill is about 2 miles east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Scaynes Hill, just send the postcode. We work in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Scaynes Hill to Crawley (10 miles away).
Older homes across Scaynes Hill may have coatings added during past renovations. For rented flats close to Haywards Heath station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 6 miles of Scaynes Hill, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of RH17. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Church Road, Lewes Road and Orchard Close or the roads around them, wherever it is in Scaynes Hill. Close by, we cover Haywards Heath (2 miles west), North Chailey (2 miles south-east), Wivelsfield Green (2 miles south), Wivelsfield (2 miles south-west) and Chailey (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-west), East Grinstead (10 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-west) and Broadfield (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Princess Royal Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Parish Museum (2 miles north-west). The countryside around Scaynes Hill includes Ashenground and Bolnore Woods.
- Local schools include Great Walstead School (1 mile north) and Oathall Community College (2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Farmers pub (less than half a mile south-east)
How we price Artex removal
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- Access to the area
- Waste quantity and disposal
- What the material is and its state
- Location, parking and any London charges
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
For a quick quote, include:
- The parking area
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The access route
- A wide shot showing where the material is
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site