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Artex Removal in West Wittering
Artex removal in West Wittering: Artex removal, with testing first. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
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Artex removal near West Wittering
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. Typical jobs include rented homes refurbished between tenants and loft conversions and extensions, including swirl patterns, coated plasterboard and coated ceiling roses.
Village homes like those in West Wittering have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Where
- West Wittering (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials, one by one
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Towns and villages near West Wittering
Other services in West Wittering
DIY and asbestos
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Typical Artex jobs in West Wittering
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
Typical jobs in West Wittering include:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Loft conversions
- Textured walls before a refit
Non-domestic buildings like West Wittering Parochial Church of England School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
What your quote should include
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- The method and controls
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- VAT, clearly stated
West Wittering properties and textured coatings
West Wittering is about 6 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. In West Wittering, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We work in 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from West Wittering to Southampton (about 24 miles away).
If you are refurbishing flats near Nutbourne station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. If your home is one of the older properties in West Wittering, near The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. The coast is within about 4 miles of West Wittering, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
We cover Artex jobs across PO20 and the streets around it. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Royce Way, Elmstead Gardens and Locksash Close, wherever it is in West Wittering. If your property is just outside West Wittering, we also cover East Wittering (2 miles south-east), Shipton Green (2 miles north-east), Somerley (2 miles east), Earnley (2 miles east) and Birdham (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also work in Bognor Regis (9 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east), Emsworth (5 miles north), Portfield (7 miles north-east) and Yapton (13 miles east).
Open spaces near West Wittering include Pilsey Island.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Wittering pub (within half a mile west)
What we do and do not cover
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- We need the room cleared
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
The process
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, and keep the coating damp as we work. We’ll tell you when we’ve finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Warn neighbours if needed
Ask for a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Related guides
Choosing the right option
Test, leave, cover or remove? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is usually better. Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why us?
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
See how we price jobs and our cost guide.
West Wittering questions
Is the Artex in my West Wittering home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you work near Nutbourne station?
Yes. Nutbourne station is about 4.6 miles north of West Wittering, and we cover both.
Do you work in West Wittering?
Yes, we do: our area includes West Wittering and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description and we will quote.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
After we’ve finished in West Wittering
Covered coatings should be recorded.
To avoid problems in future:
- Test every different coating
- Photos help us quote
- Give us room sizes
- Keep the results and paperwork
Things not to do
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Responsibilities for owners
If you manage or own a block in West Wittering, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site