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Asbestos Artex Removal in West Stoke, West Sussex
Artex removal across West Stoke and nearby, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Artex removal for West Stoke
How artex removal works in West Stoke
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We’ll explain which suits your rooms. People often contact us about coatings damaged by DIY and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights, involving textured walls, Artex ceilings and coated ceiling roses.
In areas like West Stoke, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Location
- West Stoke (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
Before booking, note that:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We need the room cleared
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials in West Stoke
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
For businesses and landlords in West Stoke
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
After we have finished in West Stoke
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Keep pets away
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Keep the results and paperwork
Things not to do
Test before the builders arrive.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Where asbestos turns up
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, which can make them crumble.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Loft conversions
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings damaged by DIY
If your home is one of the older properties in West Stoke, near Church of St Andrew or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Before booking anyone
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Any exclusions
- Whether VAT is included
Materials we deal with
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
How we price Artex removal
Quotes vary because of:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Disposal costs
- Material and condition
- How much there is
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Sending photos
For a quick quote, include:
- A clear close-up
- Damaged areas
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- An idea of size
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Doing it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Places near West Stoke
More for properties in West Stoke
West Stoke properties and textured coatings
West Stoke is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We cover West Stoke as part of West Sussex, for Artex jobs of every size. West Stoke is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 25 miles away.
If you’re refurbishing flats near Fishbourne station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Non-domestic buildings like Bishop Luffa School should already have records of any textured coatings. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 8 miles of West Stoke; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO18. From Downs Road and Lye Lane or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Neighbouring places we cover include East Ashling (1 mile south-west), West Ashling (1 mile south-west), Funtington (2 miles west), Broadbridge (2 miles south-west) and Fishbourne (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (8 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (10 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles west) and Rustington (14 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Chichester Castle (3 miles south-east) and Chichester Centre (2.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near West Stoke include Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Horse And Groom Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
How it works
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, with no sanding or dry scraping. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there is no confusion.
- 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
Getting ready
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Ask for a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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Common questions in West Stoke
Do you come out to small villages like West Stoke?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Do textured ceilings in West Stoke homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Do you cover West Stoke?
Yes, West Stoke is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note