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Asbestos Artex Removal in Westerton, West Sussex
Artex removal across Westerton and nearby. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings coming down
Artex removal for Westerton
Doing it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
How artex removal works in Westerton
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Westerton, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. We often deal with stipple finishes, coated ceiling roses and swirl patterns, and typical jobs are ceilings before downlights go in and rented homes refurbished between tenants.
Village homes like those in Westerton have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- Westerton (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens next
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
Some practical advice:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Plan around the closed rooms
Avoid these
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Westerton must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
For managing agents and freeholders in Westerton, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
The process
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
How to prepare
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Mention any parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
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Good to know
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
Materials, one by one
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which does not change what’s underneath.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors in the price are:
- How easy it is to reach
- Travel and parking
- The type of material and its condition
- How much there is
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Sending photos
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Damaged areas
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Every job is quoted in writing. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Questions from Westerton
Do textured ceilings in Westerton homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you work near Chichester station?
Yes, we cover Westerton and the area towards Chichester station, about 2.5 miles south-west.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
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.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
It’s an option for an intact coating: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not until it’s been tested. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Artex in Westerton homes
Westerton is about 2 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Westerton is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Westerton is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our area stretches from Westerton to Brighton (27 miles away).
For rented flats close to Chichester station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. For a school such as The March CofE Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO18. Nearby, we also cover Strettington (1 mile east), Waterbeach (1 mile north-east), Maudlin (1 mile south), Westhampnett (1 mile south-west) and Shopwyke (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west) and Rustington (11 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Chichester Castle (2 miles south-west) and Chichester Centre (1.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Westerton include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Levin Down.
- Nearby schools include Westbourne House School (1.2 miles south) and Chichester High School For Girls (2.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Coach And Horses Public House (0.6 miles south)
Your options compared
You will find DIY products for removing Artex, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Test first. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Why choose us
- Clear advice on your options
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Reports and results you can share
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Take a look at our prices page and published price ranges.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site