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Asbestos Artex Removal in Somerley, West Sussex
Artex removal in Somerley: textured coating testing and removal. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Walls before tiling
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Need Artex removal in Somerley?
Looking after things afterwards
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with a consignment note.
To avoid problems in future:
- Test every different coating
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Photos help us quote
Things not to do
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
About our artex removal in Somerley
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Somerley. Typical materials include coated ceiling roses, coated plasterboard and textured walls, and people typically contact us about structural work through coated ceilings and loft conversions and extensions.
In a village like Somerley, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Somerley (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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Somerley properties and textured coatings
Somerley is about 4 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. Wherever your property is in Somerley, tell us the postcode and what you need. We work in 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 26 miles away.
In older homes in Somerley, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Non-domestic buildings like Birdham CE Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. Somerley is within about 5 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the PO20 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Bell Lane and Hundredsteddle Lane or anywhere nearby, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover include Almodington (1 mile south-east), Birdham (1 mile north-east), Shipton Green (1 mile north-west), Earnley (1 mile south) and East Wittering (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (4 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Somerley includes Pilsey Island.
- Pubs nearby include The Birdham Public House (1 mile north-east)
FAQs for Somerley
Is the Artex in my Somerley home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do you cover small places like Somerley?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings do not contain asbestos. A test will tell you.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Can I just skim over it?
You can, if it’s intact: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
Good to know
To be clear about the scope:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We need the room cleared
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials in Somerley
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
Options to consider in Somerley
A low price may mean shortcuts, which releases fibres. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why choose us
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Take a look at how we price jobs or the cost guide.
What it costs
Every quote reflects:
- Material and condition
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The quantity or area
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Sending photos
Photos often save us a visit:
- A clear close-up
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Approximate dimensions
- An overall view
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Materials, one by one
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
How it works
If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Dig out previous surveys
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Related guides
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Should you do it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site