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Artex Removal for Wick
Need Artex removal in Wick? We work across Wick and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Textured walls before a refit
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Asbestos help in Wick
Artex removal for Wick properties
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Wick. Typical jobs include damaged or cracked coatings and coatings scraped during DIY, including coated plasterboard, stipple finishes and swirl patterns.
In Wick, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so test each different coating. We only recommend work that is needed.
- Area
- Wick (BN17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Doing it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
If your business premises in Wick were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
After we’ve finished in Wick
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
After we have finished:
- Test every different coating
- Send photos of the coatings
- Keep pets away
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
Things not to do
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Wick properties and textured coatings
Wick is about 1 mile north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Homes, landlords and businesses in Wick contact us for Artex jobs. Wick is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 18 miles away.
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Littlehampton station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. If your home is one of the older properties in Wick, near All Saints or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 6 miles of Wick, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. The coast is within about 2 miles of Wick, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Wherever your property is in BN17, Artex removal is available. That could mean a property on Joyce Close, Willow Brook and Wheatcroft. With the B2284 close by, Wick is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Wick we cover include Lyminster (1 mile north), Toddington (1 mile east), Littlehampton (1 mile south-east), Climping (1 mile south-west) and Ford (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also work in Worthing (7 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (10 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Zachary Merton Hospital (2.3 miles south-east) and Rustington Museum (2.1 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Schools near Wick include The Littlehampton Academy (0.8 miles south-east) and Littlehampton College (0.8 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Locomotive Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
Nearby places to Wick
Common questions in Wick
Do you work on properties in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Is asbestos common in Wick homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Wick can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We will give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Which option is right?
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Why people choose us
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Across London and the South East
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
See how we quote or published price ranges.
What happens
We bag and label the waste as we work, for disposal at a permitted site. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
How to get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
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Where asbestos turns up
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings already disturbed
A school like Lyminster Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
What to look for in a quote
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- The documents you will receive
- What category of work it is
- Any exclusions
What affects the price in Wick
When we quote, we look at:
- The survey scope
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Parking and access charges
- The quantity or area
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Sending photos
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- How we’d reach it
- Damaged areas
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Street parking nearby
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
The scope of Artex removal
Before you book, note that:
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- We need the room cleared
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note