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Asbestos Artex Removal in Southgate, West Sussex
Artex removal in Southgate, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Artex removal near Southgate
Artex removal near Southgate
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. People often contact us about coatings damaged by DIY and flaking textured ceilings, including Artex ceilings, swirl patterns and coated ceiling roses.
In a smaller place like Southgate, textured ceilings often show up when people renovate older family homes. We only recommend work that is needed, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Location
- Southgate (RH10, RH11)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you run a business from older premises in Southgate, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Places near Southgate
What happens next
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, and you get the paperwork.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Keep pets away
- Photos help us quote
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Test every different coating
Avoid these
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- Parking and access charges
- How much there is
- Disposal costs
- The number of samples or the size of the building
Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Helping us quote
For a quick quote, include:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Approximate dimensions
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will advise.
Step by step
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- 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
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
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Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Southgate
Older coatings are often painted over many times, so age is hard to judge.
Typical jobs in Southgate include:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings coming down
- Rented flats before redecoration
In older homes in Southgate, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Questions to ask before booking
- What paperwork you get
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What category of work it is
FAQs for Southgate
Is asbestos common in Southgate homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How far is Southgate from London?
Southgate is about 27 miles from central London, well within our area.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
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.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then ask for advice.
Your options compared
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
How we work in Southgate
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Accredited laboratory results
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
Read how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Artex in Southgate homes
Southgate is about 1 mile south-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. If your Artex job is in Southgate, let us know about access when you get in touch. Southgate is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover.
For rented flats close to Crawley station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. A school like Southgate Primary should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
For Artex jobs in RH10 and RH11, just send the postcode and a few photos. Your property could be on Oak Road, Cook Road and Colet Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Southgate. Main roads around Southgate include the A2004 and A2219, so mention parking if the property is on one. Neighbouring places we cover include Crawley (1 mile north-east), Tilgate (1 mile east), West Green (1 mile north), Three Bridges (1 mile north-east) and Langley Green (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Horsham (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (8 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (5 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Crawley Museum (0.7 miles north) and County Mall (0.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.
- Local schools include Three Bridges Junior School (under half a mile north-east) and St Wilfrid's Catholic School (0.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Downsman pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Limits to be aware of
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site