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Artex Removal in Staplefield
Artex removal for Staplefield: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings before plastering
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Artex removal near Staplefield
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. We often deal with textured walls, swirl patterns and stipple finishes, and people usually contact us about coatings in the way of electrical work and ceilings due for plastering or skimming.
In a village like Staplefield, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need.
- Area
- Staplefield (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What it might be made of
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Which option is right?
A low price may mean shortcuts, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why choose us
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Covering London and the South East
Take a look at how we quote or the cost guide.
Typical Artex jobs in Staplefield
Most problems come during renovation: sanding, dry scraping or drilling.
These are some of the things we deal with in Staplefield:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Flaking textured ceilings
If you are refurbishing a rental near Balcombe station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Questions to ask before you book
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- Whether VAT is included
- Any exclusions
- The method and controls
Looking after things afterwards
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
Things not to do
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
If you manage or own a block in Staplefield, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Common questions in Staplefield
Is asbestos common in Staplefield homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Staplefield can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is the Artex in my Staplefield home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
What happens
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. While we work, the area stays out of bounds.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The category of work
- The size of the job
- Access to the area
- The survey scope
Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, because the material is clear.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- The access route
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Visible markings
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.
DIY and asbestos
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Staplefield properties and textured coatings
Staplefield is about 4 miles north-west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Staplefield, just send the postcode. We work in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages.
If your home is one of the older properties in Staplefield, near Church of St Mark or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. For a school such as St Mark's CofE Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
We cover Artex jobs across RH17. From Cuckfield Road and Rose Cottage Lane or a nearby road, the process is the same. For properties just outside Staplefield, we cover Slough Green (1 mile south), Warninglid (1 mile south-west), Brook Street (2 miles south-east), Whitemans Green (2 miles south-east) and Balcombe (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Crawley (5 miles north), Horsham (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (6 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Cuckfield Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and St Francis Hospital (4.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Staplefield includes Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Victory Inn (within half a mile west)
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More for properties in Staplefield
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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