West Sussex · England
Artex Removal for Warminghurst
Found something that might be asbestos in Warminghurst? We provide textured coating testing and removal, explained in plain English.
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Flaking textured ceilings
Artex removal in Warminghurst
Artex removal near Warminghurst
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. Typical materials include Artex ceilings, coated ceiling roses and stipple finishes, and typical jobs are coatings damaged by leaks and rented homes refurbished between tenants.
Rural homes near Warminghurst have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Area
- Warminghurst (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
A few things to be aware of:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- We need the room cleared
- Other materials may need their own approach
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
The process
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Dig out previous surveys
- Move things out of the way carefully
Getting a price
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
What happens next
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Keep pets away
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
Don’ts
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Which option is right?
Test, leave, cover or remove? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is normally best. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
How we work in Warminghurst
- Clear advice on your options
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Accredited laboratory results
Take a look at how we price jobs or published price ranges.
Why people call us in Warminghurst
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Non-domestic buildings like Ashington CofE Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
What your quote should include
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- If the price includes VAT
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
Towns and villages near Warminghurst
Also in Warminghurst
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Artex removal around Warminghurst
Warminghurst is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. In Warminghurst, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We work in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Warminghurst to Brighton (14 miles away).
Older homes across Warminghurst may have coatings added during past renovations. If you are refurbishing a rental near Pulborough station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Warminghurst is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the RH20 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover include Thakeham (1 mile north-west), Abingworth (1 mile west), Goose Green (1 mile north), Heath Common (1 mile south-west) and West Chiltington (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find The Storrington And District Museum (2.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Warminghurst includes Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
- Nearby schools include Rydon Community College (1.6 miles south-west)
A closer look at the materials
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
FAQs for Warminghurst
Do textured ceilings in Warminghurst homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Is asbestos common in Warminghurst homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll advise for each room.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Can I do it myself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note