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Artex Removal for Sompting
Artex removal for properties in Sompting and West Sussex: textured coating testing and removal, with written paperwork.
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Artex removal near Sompting
Artex removal in Sompting
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. Testing a sample tells you, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. Whether it’s rented flats before redecoration and walls before tiling, we cover swirl patterns, coated ceiling roses and Artex ceilings.
In a smaller place like Sompting, textured ceilings often show up when people renovate older family homes, and testing comes first. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Location
- Sompting (BN15)
- Region
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and do not cover
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- 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.
Materials in Sompting
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Typical Artex jobs in Sompting
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
If your home is one of the older properties in Sompting, near St Peter the Apostle or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Comparing quotes
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Whether the job needs notifying
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Whether VAT is included
After the job
Share the paperwork with your trades.
After we have finished:
- Test every different coating
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Send photos of the coatings
- File the test result and waste note
Avoid these
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Test before the builders arrive.
Duty holders and landlords in Sompting
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
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.
Options to consider in Sompting
A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why us?
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Domestic and commercial work
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Also near Sompting
Other services in Sompting
Materials we deal with
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
What it costs
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Material and condition
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The quantity or area
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- How we’d reach it
- Visible markings
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
The process
Our team wears protective equipment, and the room stays closed. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Before we arrive
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Clear the way to the work area
How to get a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Helpful guides
Textured ceilings in Sompting
Sompting is about 3 miles east of Worthing, in West Sussex. For Artex jobs in Sompting, tell us about parking and access. Sompting is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We work right across the region, from Sompting to Brighton (9 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Sompting Village Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. If you are refurbishing flats near Lancing station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. The coast is within about 3 miles of Sompting; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
We cover Artex jobs across the BN15 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Osborne Drive, Western Road North and Osborne Close, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Nearby, we also cover Lancing (1 mile east), East Worthing (1 mile south), Broadwater (2 miles west), Offington (2 miles west) and Salvington (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (15 miles west), Burgess Hill (13 miles north-east), Littlehampton (9 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles east), Rustington (8 miles west) and Storrington (8 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Castle (2.4 miles west) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (2.5 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Lancing Ring and Widewater Lagoon.
- Local schools include The Sir Robert Woodard Academy (under half a mile north-east) and Sompting Abbotts Preparatory School (0.7 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Railway pub (0.8 miles south-east)
Questions from Sompting
Do you work near Lancing station?
Yes. Lancing station is about 0.8 miles south-east of Sompting, and we cover both.
Is the Artex in my Sompting home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Either can work: the right choice depends on the room. We’ll recommend one for each room.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
Is my textured ceiling in Sompting asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many do not. A test will tell you.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note