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Asbestos Artex Removal in Upperton, West Sussex
Artex removal across Upperton, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
Artex removal for Upperton
Artex removal near Upperton
If your renovation in Upperton involves textured ceilings, get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. Common materials are stipple finishes, swirl patterns and textured walls, and people usually contact us about ceilings coming down and rented flats before redecoration.
Rural homes near Upperton have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Where
- Upperton (GU28)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and don’t cover
The usual limits are:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other materials may need their own approach
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials in Upperton
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
What happens
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
How to prepare
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Dig out previous surveys
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Getting a price
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.
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Should you do it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Artex removal around Upperton
Upperton is about 12 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Wherever your property is in Upperton, tell us the postcode and what you need. We work in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 18 miles away.
Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 5 miles of Upperton, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We carry out Artex jobs all over GU28. For properties just outside Upperton, we cover Tillington (1 mile south-east), Hampers Green (1 mile east), River (1 mile west), Petworth (1 mile south-east) and Rotherbridge (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Horsham (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (14 miles south), Rustington (14 miles south-east) and Storrington (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Midhurst Community Hospital (4.3 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.2 miles south). Within reach you will find Graffham Common and Blackdown.
Materials we deal with
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Where asbestos turns up
Older coatings are often painted over many times, so age is hard to judge.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Landlord refurbishments
If your home is one of the older properties in Upperton, near The Parish Church of All Hallows or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
What your quote should include
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What category of work it is
- VAT, clearly stated
Questions from Upperton
Do you come out to small villages like Upperton?
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.
Do you cover Upperton?
We do: Upperton is within the area we cover in West Sussex. Share the postcode and a short description and we will quote.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
How much does Artex removal cost in Upperton?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then ask for advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Travel and parking
- How easy it is to reach
- How much waste there is
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Photos that help
When you send photos, these help most:
- A rough size or measurement
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A photo of the whole area
- Damaged areas
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Your options compared
Plastering over it avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Why us?
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Domestic and commercial work
- Work done to the regulations
Read how we price jobs or published price ranges.
Places near Upperton
More for properties in Upperton
After we’ve finished in Upperton
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with a consignment note.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Keep pets out of the work area
- File the test result and waste note
What to avoid
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Test before the builders arrive.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site