West Sussex · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Tilgate, West Sussex
Any pre-2000 building in Tilgate may contain asbestos. We offer textured coating testing and removal.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Need Artex removal in Tilgate?
About our artex removal in Tilgate
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. Typical jobs include landlord refurbishments and ceilings before plastering, including stipple finishes, Artex ceilings and textured walls.
Homes in places like Tilgate may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so test each different coating. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Location
- Tilgate (RH10, RH11)
- County
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
How we work
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- 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
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Clear the way to the work area
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Get a quote
Each job is priced individually. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
Helpful guides
What we do and don’t cover
A few things to be aware of:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Common materials
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
Also near Tilgate
Should you do it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors in the price are:
- How easy it is to reach
- What the material is and its state
- Travel and parking
- How much waste there is
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Helping us quote
For a quick quote, include:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A rough size or measurement
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- The parking area
Send us the address in Tilgate, a description and some photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Tilgate questions
Do you cover Tilgate from London?
Tilgate is about 28 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do textured ceilings in Tilgate homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Which option is right?
A test before removal can save money: a clear result means normal methods. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why people choose us
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Work done to the regulations
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Records for your files
See our prices page and published price ranges.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Tilgate must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Textured ceilings in Tilgate
Tilgate is about 1 mile south-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. In Tilgate, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Tilgate is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work.
If your home is one of the older properties in Tilgate, near Holy Trinity or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. For a school such as The Oaks Primary School & Nursery, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH10 and RH11. Your property could be on York Road, Nash Road and Cook Road, wherever it is in Tilgate. Nearby, we also cover Southgate (1 mile west), Crawley (1 mile north-west), Three Bridges (1 mile north-east), Maidenbower (1 mile east) and West Green (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (7 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (7 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (6 miles west).
Nearby you will also find County Mall (0.7 miles north-west) and Crawley Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.
- Local schools include Three Bridges Junior School (0.5 miles north-west) and Thomas Bennett Community College (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Grasshopper pub (less than half a mile south)
Why people call us in Tilgate
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding, dry scraping or drilling.
These come up again and again:
- Ceilings before skimming
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Walls before tiling
If you are refurbishing flats near Crawley station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Questions to ask before you book
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- The method and controls
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site