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Artex Removal for Sharpthorne
Artex removal for properties in Sharpthorne and West Sussex: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Loft conversions and extensions
Asbestos help in Sharpthorne
Materials we deal with
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
About our artex removal in Sharpthorne
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. Common materials are Artex ceilings, swirl patterns and coated plasterboard, and typical jobs are ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and extensions that cut into ceilings.
Village homes like those in Sharpthorne have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Area
- Sharpthorne (RH19)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Sharpthorne
What else we do in Sharpthorne
Choosing the right option
What are the options for Artex? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is normally best. Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Why people choose us
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Why people call us in Sharpthorne
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, so they may start to flake.
These come up again and again:
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Structural work through coated ceilings
If you’re refurbishing flats near East Grinstead station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What your quote should include
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- The scope of the job, in writing
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- If the price includes VAT
What happens
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. We will tell you when we’ve finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the work area
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
Get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
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Looking after things afterwards
Share the paperwork with your trades.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Test every different coating
- Give us room sizes
What to avoid
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
FAQs for Sharpthorne
Do you cover Sharpthorne and the area around East Grinstead station?
Yes, we cover Sharpthorne and the area towards East Grinstead station, about 3.6 miles north.
Do textured ceilings in Sharpthorne homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
How can I get a price?
Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. Often you can stay in other rooms.
Is my textured ceiling in Sharpthorne asbestos?
Not every coating does: many coatings are asbestos-free. A sample test tells you which you have.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Should you do it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
How we price Artex removal
What changes the cost:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- What the material is and its state
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The category of work
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- A clear close-up
- Visible markings
- Damaged areas
- Where we could park
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Textured ceilings in Sharpthorne
Sharpthorne is about 4 miles south of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We work across Sharpthorne and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Sharpthorne is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Crawley, about 7 miles away.
For a school such as West Hoathly CofE Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. If your home is one of the older properties in Sharpthorne, near St Margaret's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Sharpthorne is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the RH19 postcode area. Streets in the area include Station Road, Marlpit Road and Bayhams Field, and Artex removal is available on all of them. We also carry out Artex jobs in West Hoathly (1 mile west), Highbrook (2 miles south), Selsfield Common (2 miles north-west), Little London (2 miles south-west) and Birchgrove (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (7 miles west), Horsham (12 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-west), East Grinstead (4 miles north) and Broadfield (7 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Waterbury Castle (2.6 miles south) and East Grinstead Museum (3.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Sharpthorne includes Hedgecourt Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Fox pub (less than half a mile west)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site