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Asbestos Artex Removal in Stedham, West Sussex
Buildings in Stedham built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers textured coating testing and removal.
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Asbestos help in Stedham
Typical Artex jobs in Stedham
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so testing is the only way to know.
People generally contact us about one of these:
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings before downlights go in
For a school such as Stedham Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
What your quote should include
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What is not included
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- What paperwork you get
How artex removal works in Stedham
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation, which is why testing first matters in Stedham. People often contact us about coatings already disturbed and ceilings before downlights go in, involving coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard.
Village homes like those in Stedham have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Stedham (GU29)
- County
- West Sussex
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Doing it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Step by step
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Find any old asbestos reports
Ask for a quote
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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What happens next
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with a consignment note.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Each different coating needs testing
- Give us room sizes
Don’ts
Test before the builders arrive.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Choosing the right option
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and it remains in place. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why people choose us
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- No removal until we know what it is
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Records for your files
Read our prices page or published price ranges.
Materials, one by one
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Artex removal around Stedham
Stedham is about 7 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Homes, landlords and businesses in Stedham contact us for Artex jobs. Stedham is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 19 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Stedham, near The Parish Church of St James or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 2 miles of Stedham; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Anywhere in GU29, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your property could be on The Street, The Alley and Queens Street or the roads around them, wherever it is in Stedham. If your property is just outside Stedham, we also cover Iping (1 mile north-west), Woolbeding (1 mile east), Minsted (1 mile south-west), Bepton Common (1 mile south-east) and Midhurst (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (15 miles south), Chichester (11 miles south), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Storrington (15 miles east), Billingshurst (14 miles east) and Portfield (11 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Museum (1.6 miles east) and Lodsworth Castle (4.5 miles east). Open spaces near Stedham include Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
- Schools near Stedham include Midhurst Rother College (1.6 miles east)
Common questions in Stedham
Do you come out to small villages like Stedham?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings 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.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing.
Is my textured ceiling in Stedham asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings don’t contain asbestos. A test will tell you.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
What we do and do not cover
Before booking, note that:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
What it costs
Our quotes take into account:
- How easy it is to reach
- The size of the job
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Parking and access charges
Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, because the material is clear.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- How we’d reach it
- A clear close-up
- Street parking nearby
- An overall view
Each job is priced individually. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note