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Brighton and Hove · England

Asbestos Artex Removal in West Hill, Brighton and Hove

Buildings in West Hill built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers textured coating testing and removal.

Rented flats before redecoration
Ceilings coming down
Ceilings before skimming

Ask for a quote Phone 07833 053 749

Artex removal near West Hill

Ask for a quote Phone 07833 053 749

Artex removal for West Hill properties

For an asbestos coating, the room is sealed, the coating kept wet and nothing sanded or dry-scraped. Common materials are Artex ceilings, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns, and people generally contact us about coatings already disturbed and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights.

In areas like West Hill, textured ceilings are a common renovation find. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.

Location: West Hill (BN1, BN3, BN2)
County: Brighton and Hove
Service: Testing and removal of textured coatings
Afterwards: Test result and waste paperwork
Quotes: Written quote for your job
Telephone: 07833 053 749
Page updated: 26 October 2026

Waste being bagged by workers in full protective equipment

Step by step

We bag and label the waste as we work, for disposal at a permitted site. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.

Describe the coatings and rooms
We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
We plan the removal and send a quote
The coating is removed with controls
We clean up and send the waste paperwork

Preparing for the visit

Mention any damage before we arrive
Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Dig out previous surveys

Getting a price

Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.

Get a quote

Typical Artex jobs in West Hill

Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, so they may start to flake.

If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:

Rented flats before redecoration
Coatings damaged by leaks
Loft conversions and extensions
Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed

If you’re refurbishing a rental near Brighton station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.

Before booking anyone

What category of work it is
For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
VAT, clearly stated

Read the checklist

Good to know

A few things to be aware of:

Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
We need the room cleared
We leave the surface ready for your plasterer

If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.

Materials we see

Coated plasterboard
Patched or painted coatings
Textured walls
Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Artex ceilings
Swirl and stipple patterns

A closer look at the materials

Coated plasterboard

Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.

Textured walls

Walls can have textured coatings too.

Questions from West Hill

Do you work on properties in the South Downs National Park?

Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.

Do you cover West Hill from London?

West Hill is about 46 miles from central London, well within our area.

Does someone need to be there?

We need access to every area in the job.

What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?

Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.

Does all Artex contain asbestos?

Not necessarily, as many don’t. The only way to know is to test a sample.

Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?

Only once you know it’s clear. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.

Do you need to see it before quoting?

Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.

Choosing the right option

Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.

What you get

Clear written quotes
Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Domestic and commercial work
We identify first and remove only what needs removing

See our prices page and our cost guide.

Can I do it myself?

DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. 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 West Hill

West Hill is about 1 mile west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. West Hill has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover all 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.

If your home is one of the older properties in West Hill, near Galeed Strict Baptist Chapel or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Non-domestic buildings like St Paul's CofE Primary School and Nursery should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 7 miles of West Hill, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. The coast is within about a mile of West Hill, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.

For Artex jobs in BN1, BN3 and BN2, just send the postcode and a few photos. Whether your property is on Powis Road, North Road and York Avenue or a nearby road, the process is the same. You will find West Hill on the A2010, so it’s easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Seven Dials (1 mile north-west), Brunswick (1 mile south-west), Prestonville (1 mile north-west), Brighton (1 mile east) and Carlton Hill (1 mile south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Saltdean (5 miles east), East Saltdean (5 miles east), Rottingdean (4 miles east) and Ovingdean (3 miles east). West Hill is among the bigger towns we cover in Brighton and Hove, with every kind of building, from homes to workplaces.

Well-known places in the area include Churchill Square (0.5 miles south) and Montefiore Hospital (0.5 miles west). Open spaces near West Hill include Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.

Local schools include Brighton Girls (within half a mile west) and Academy of Creative Training (0.9 miles south-east)
Pubs nearby include The Cow pub (within half a mile west)

What it costs

The biggest factors in the price are:

The survey scope
Location, parking and any London charges
The type of material and its condition
The quantity or area

Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.

What to photograph

A few photos can save a site visit:

A closer photo of the material, without touching it
A picture of the whole area
Labels, if any
The access route

Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.

After the job

The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.

If asbestos stays in the building:

Plan around the closed rooms
Keep the results and paperwork
Book your plasterer after removal
Give us room sizes

Things not to do

Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.

Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.