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Artex Removal in Shoreham-by-Sea
Artex removal in Shoreham-by-Sea: Artex removal, with testing first, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Textured walls before a refit
Artex removal in Shoreham-by-Sea
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Artex removal for Shoreham-by-Sea properties
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation. Common materials are coated plasterboard, Artex ceilings and textured walls, and people typically contact us about landlord refurbishments and ceilings before skimming.
Renovations in towns and villages like Shoreham-by-Sea often uncover textured coatings on walls as well as ceilings. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Shoreham-by-Sea (BN43, BN15, BN42)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and do not cover
Before booking, note that:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
Your options compared
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why people choose us
- Reports and results you can share
- Covering London and the South East
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Work done to the regulations
Take a look at how we quote and our cost guide.
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
The process
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked before the seals come down. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Getting ready
- Let us know where we can park
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Warn neighbours if needed
Get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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What affects the price in Shoreham-by-Sea
The biggest factors in the price are:
- How much waste there is
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The size of the job
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A rough size or measurement
- Damaged areas
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A close-up from a safe distance
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Artex removal around Shoreham-by-Sea
Shoreham-by-Sea is about 4 miles west of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. Shoreham-by-Sea is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Shoreham-by-Sea is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work. Our area stretches from Shoreham-by-Sea to Brighton (about 6 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing flats near Shoreham-By-Sea station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. In older homes in Shoreham-by-Sea, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Shoreham-by-Sea is within about a mile of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
Artex jobs anywhere in BN43, BN15 and BN42 start with the postcode and some photos. From Adelaide Square, High Street and Rainbow Square or a nearby road, we can help. Shoreham-by-Sea sits on or near the A27 and A259, so mention parking if the property is on one. Other places close to Shoreham-by-Sea we cover include Old Shoreham (1 mile west), Kingston by Sea (1 mile east), Adur (1 mile north-west), Southwick (2 miles east) and Portslade (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Worthing (6 miles west), Haywards Heath (14 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (12 miles west), Rustington (11 miles west) and Storrington (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Southlands Hospital (0.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Shoreham-by-Sea includes Thundersbarrow Hill and Shoreham Beach.
- Schools near Shoreham-by-Sea include Shoreham College (1 mile east) and Shoreham Academy (1.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Crabtree pub (within half a mile south-west)
Why people call us in Shoreham-by-Sea
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings before plastering
- Landlord refurbishments
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Non-domestic buildings like Buckingham Park Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Comparing quotes
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Whether VAT is included
Common questions in Shoreham-by-Sea
Do you work near Shoreham-By-Sea station?
Yes. Shoreham-By-Sea station is close to the centre of Shoreham-by-Sea, and we cover the whole area.
Do textured ceilings in Shoreham-by-Sea homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Can I just skim over it?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Do you work in flats?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Doing it yourself?
Asbestos waste can’t 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.
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.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site