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Asbestos Artex Removal in Tortington, West Sussex
Artex removal for properties in Tortington and West Sussex: removal of textured ceilings and walls, with written paperwork.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings before downlights go in
Asbestos help in Tortington
Artex removal for Tortington properties
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. Testing a sample tells you, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. Typical materials include Artex ceilings, coated plasterboard and coated ceiling roses, and typical jobs are ceilings before downlights go in and walls before tiling.
In towns and villages like Tortington, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Tortington (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Tortington properties and textured coatings
Tortington is about 3 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Wherever your property is in Tortington, tell us the postcode and what you need. We work in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our area stretches from Tortington to Brighton (about 19 miles away).
For a school such as Arundel CofE Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. In older homes in Tortington, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Tortington is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too. The coast is within about 3 miles of Tortington; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
Wherever your property is in BN18, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Ford Road and Gaugemaster Way or a nearby road, the process is the same. Other places close to Tortington we cover include Ford (1 mile south), Lyminster (1 mile east), Arundel (1 mile north-east), Wick (2 miles south-east) and Climping (2 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south-west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Arundel Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (1.4 miles north). Open spaces near Tortington include WWT Arundel.
- Local schools include The Littlehampton Academy (2.3 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Arundel Arms Public House At Ford Station (less than half a mile south)
Places near Tortington
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Responsibilities for owners
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Tortington must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Tortington
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Ceilings before skimming
- Walls before tiling
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Ford station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Whether the job needs notifying
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
Tortington: your questions answered
Do older homes in Tortington have asbestos?
Any home in Tortington built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is the Artex in my Tortington home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
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. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
You can, if it’s intact: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Don’t sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- How much waste there is
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How many samples are needed
- What the material is and its state
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Sending photos
Photos often save us a visit:
- Cracks or breaks
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Labels, if any
- An overall view
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Limits to be aware of
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We need the room cleared
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Which option is right?
Plastering over it avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it smooth first, and the asbestos stays in the building. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why people choose us
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Reports and results you can share
- Waste paperwork for every removal
Take a look at how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Doing it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
How it works
We bag and label the waste as we work, for disposal at a permitted site. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- 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
Before we arrive
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
How to get a quote
Send us the address in Tortington, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
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Materials, one by one
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site