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Asbestos Artex Removal in Small Dole, West Sussex
Need Artex removal in Small Dole? We cover Small Dole and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings coming down
Need Artex removal in Small Dole?
Artex removal for Small Dole properties
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. We often deal with coated plasterboard, swirl patterns and stipple finishes, and people typically contact us about rented homes refurbished between tenants and walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit.
Rural homes near Small Dole have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Location
- Small Dole (BN5)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after things afterwards
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Each different coating needs testing
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
What to avoid
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Textured ceilings in Small Dole
Small Dole is about 5 miles north of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Small Dole, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. Small Dole is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 8 miles away.
Small Dole is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. Small Dole is within about 6 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Here we cover the BN5 postcode area. Local streets include Downsview, Tottington Drive and Orchard Close; we cover every one. If your property is just outside Small Dole, we also cover Woodmancote (2 miles north-east), Henfield (2 miles north), Blackstone (2 miles north-east), Albourne (3 miles north-east) and High Cross (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north), Worthing (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south) and Steyning Museum (2.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Woods Mill and Truleigh Hill.
Nearby places to Small Dole
More for properties in Small Dole
For businesses and landlords in Small Dole
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
For managing agents and freeholders in Small Dole, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
The scope of Artex removal
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and doesn’t cover:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
The process
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- 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
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
How to get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
Related guides
A closer look at the materials
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which does not change what’s underneath.
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
What we deal with in Small Dole
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
People generally contact us about one of these:
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Loft conversions
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings already disturbed
If you’re refurbishing flats near Shoreham-By-Sea station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What paperwork you get
- If the price includes VAT
Prices and what affects them
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- Disposal costs
- What the material is and its state
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- An idea of size
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- How we’d reach it
Each job is priced individually. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
Questions from Small Dole
Do you come out to small villages like Small Dole?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you work on properties in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
Options to consider in Small Dole
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding. Ask about the method and the waste. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why people choose us
- Records for your files
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Accredited laboratory results
- Clear written quotes
Read how we quote and our cost guide.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note