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Artex Removal in Selham
Found something that might be asbestos in Selham? We provide Artex removal, with testing first, explained in plain English.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings before skimming
Asbestos help in Selham
Artex removal for Selham properties
If your renovation in Selham involves textured ceilings, test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. From damaged or cracked coatings and textured walls before a refit, we cover Artex ceilings, swirl patterns and stipple finishes and more.
In a village like Selham, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Location
- Selham (GU28)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What it might be made of
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
What happens
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Before we arrive
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Helpful guides
After the job
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Keep pets away
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Give us room sizes
- Send photos of the coatings
Don’ts
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Other services in Selham
What we deal with in Selham
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, which can make them crumble.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings before skimming
- Rented flats before redecoration
If your home is one of the older properties in Selham, near Church of St James or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- How fibres will be kept down
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Any exclusions
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
DIY and asbestos
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Asbestos waste cannot 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.
The scope of Artex removal
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
Your options compared
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, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Why choose us
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Selham: your questions answered
Do you work on properties in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you come out to small villages like Selham?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
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.
Textured ceilings in Selham
Selham is about 8 miles south of Haslemere, in West Sussex. In Selham, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We work in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 19 miles away.
Selham is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Artex jobs anywhere in GU28 start with the postcode and some photos. Close by, we cover South Ambersham (1 mile west), River (2 miles north), Tillington (2 miles north-east), Upperton (2 miles north-east) and Rotherbridge (2 miles east). We also cover nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (14 miles south-west), Rustington (14 miles south-east) and Storrington (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Community Hospital (2.9 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.5 miles east). Within reach you will find Graffham Common.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note