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Asbestos Artex Removal in Westergate, West Sussex
Any pre-2000 building in Westergate may contain asbestos. We offer testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings coming down
Artex removal for Westergate
Good to know
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- We need the room cleared
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
Artex removal for Westergate properties
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole than to strip the coating. We will talk you through the options for your rooms in Westergate. Typical materials include stipple finishes, swirl patterns and Artex ceilings, and people typically contact us about rented homes refurbished between tenants and coatings in the way of electrical work.
In towns and villages like Westergate, textured ceilings are a common renovation find. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- Westergate (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
Our team wears protective equipment, and the room stays closed. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing, so there’s no confusion.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Related guides
Choosing the right option
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
How we work in Westergate
- Domestic and commercial work
- Clear written quotes
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
See how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Afterwards
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Keep the results and paperwork
Don’ts
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
A closer look at the materials
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Responsibilities for owners
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Westergate properties and textured coatings
Westergate is about 3 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. If your Artex job is in Westergate, let us know about access. Westergate is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work. We work right across the region, from Westergate to Brighton (about 23 miles away).
If you are refurbishing flats near Barnham station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. In older homes in Westergate, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 8 miles of Westergate; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too. Westergate is within about 4 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Wherever your property is in PO20, Artex removal is available. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Oaks Close, Westergate Street and Rosvara Avenue or the roads around them, wherever it is in Westergate. If your property is just outside Westergate, we also cover Nyton (1 mile north-west), Eastergate (1 mile east), Aldingbourne (1 mile west), Norton (1 mile north-west) and West Barnham (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also work in Worthing (12 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south), Chichester (5 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east) and Lancing (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Tote Copse Castle (1 mile west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.1 miles south).
- Nearby schools include Ormiston Six Villages Academy (less than half a mile north-east)
Doing it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
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Questions from Westergate
Do textured ceilings in Westergate homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Is asbestos common in Westergate homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
Do you work in Westergate?
Yes, we do: Westergate is within the area we cover in West Sussex. Send the postcode and a few photos and we’ll quote.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- Parking and access charges
- What the material is and its state
- How much there is
- The category of work
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A picture of the whole area
- Approximate dimensions
- Visible markings
- Where we could park
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
- 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