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Asbestos Artex Removal in Slindon Common, West Sussex
Artex removal in Slindon Common, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Artex removal in Slindon Common
Artex removal near Slindon Common
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We’ll talk you through the options for your rooms in Slindon Common. Typical jobs include ceilings due for plastering or skimming and loft conversions, including textured walls, coated plasterboard and coated ceiling roses.
Village homes like those in Slindon Common have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Area
- Slindon Common (BN18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Slindon Common
Do you cover Slindon Common from London?
We cover Slindon Common, about 50 miles from central London.
Do you work near Barnham station?
Yes. Barnham station is about 2.1 miles south of Slindon Common, and we cover both.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not every coating does: many coatings are asbestos-free. Testing a sample is how you find out.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- The quantity or area
- How easy it is to reach
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How many samples are needed
Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
What to photograph
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- The parking area
- Labels, if any
- A clear close-up
- A photo of the whole area
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Textured ceilings in Slindon Common
Slindon Common is about 5 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We cover Slindon Common as part of West Sussex, for Artex jobs of every size. Slindon Common is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our area stretches from Slindon Common to Brighton (about 22 miles away).
If you are refurbishing a rental near Barnham station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. In older homes in Slindon Common, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 5 miles of Slindon Common; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too. The coast is within about 6 miles of Slindon Common, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Wherever your property is in BN18, we can help with Artex removal. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Sunnybox Lane, Bridle Lane and Shellbridge Road or the roads around them. For properties just outside Slindon Common, we cover Slindon (1 mile north-west), Avisford (1 mile south-east), Binsted (1 mile south-east), Walberton (1 mile south) and Fontwell (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Arundel Castle (3 miles east) and Arundel and District Hospital (2.5 miles east). The countryside around Slindon Common includes Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Local schools include St Philip Howard Catholic High School (2.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Spur Public House (under half a mile north)
Weighing up your options
Testing first can save a lot: a clear result means normal methods. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Why people choose us
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- No removal until we know what it is
- Reports and results you can share
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Looking after things afterwards
The surface is left ready for making good.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
Avoid these
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Typical Artex jobs in Slindon Common
Older coatings are often painted over many times, which can make them look newer than they are.
These come up again and again:
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings before skimming
Non-domestic buildings like Slindon CofE Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Questions to ask before you book
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What is not included
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- Whether VAT is included
How we work
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Let us know where we can park
Ask for a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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DIY and asbestos
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
What’s included, and what is not
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Common materials
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Places near Slindon Common
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- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site