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Artex Removal for West Itchenor
Artex removal in West Itchenor, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Ceilings coming down
- Walls before tiling
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Artex removal in West Itchenor
About our artex removal in West Itchenor
Planning a renovation in West Itchenor with textured ceilings? Get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. From ceilings before plastering and rented flats before redecoration, we cover textured walls, swirl patterns and coated plasterboard and more.
In places like West Itchenor, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. We only recommend work that is needed, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Location
- West Itchenor (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we deal with in West Itchenor
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Textured walls before a refit
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
For rented flats close to Bosham station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Before you book anyone
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What isn’t included
- What category of work it is
- The scope of the job, in writing
Can I do it myself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
What happens
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Before we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Helpful guides
What affects the price in West Itchenor
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Travel and parking
- The survey scope
- The type of material and its condition
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Photos that help
Photo tips:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Visible markings
- Approximate dimensions
- Street parking nearby
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Your questions about Artex removal in West Itchenor
Do you cover West Itchenor and the area around Bosham station?
Yes. Bosham station is about 2.9 miles north of West Itchenor, and we cover both.
Do older homes in West Itchenor have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Usually not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We will give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
How much does Artex removal cost in West Itchenor?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote once we know what it contains.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
West Itchenor properties and textured coatings
West Itchenor is about 5 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. West Itchenor is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. West Itchenor is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work. Our area stretches from West Itchenor to Southampton (about 24 miles away).
In older homes in West Itchenor, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. The coast is within about 6 miles of West Itchenor, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Anywhere in PO20, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include The Street, Waterstone Close and Spinney Lane; we cover every one. Close by, we cover Bosham Hoe (1 mile north-east), Bosham (2 miles north), Chidham (2 miles north), Broadbridge (3 miles north) and Apuldram (3 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (8 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles north-west) and Portfield (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find St Richard's Hospital (5 miles north-east) and Chichester Castle (4.7 miles north-east). The countryside around West Itchenor includes Pilsey Island.
Your options compared
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why choose us
- Accredited laboratory results
- Reports and results you can share
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Clear written quotes
Read how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Good to know
Before you book, note that:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials in West Itchenor
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
After the job
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, and you get the paperwork.
Some practical advice:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- File the test result and waste note
- Each different coating needs testing
- Photos help us quote
Don’ts
Test before the builders arrive.
Test before the builders arrive.
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
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.
Places near West Itchenor
Other services in West Itchenor
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note