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Artex Removal in Wivelsfield Green
Artex removal in Wivelsfield Green: Artex removal, with testing first. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings before downlights go in
Need Artex removal in Wivelsfield Green?
How artex removal works in Wivelsfield Green
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. We often deal with coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard, and typical jobs are walls before tiling and rented homes refurbished between tenants.
In a village like Wivelsfield Green, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Area
- Wivelsfield Green (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Covers
- 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
Good to know
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
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Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The category of work
- Material and condition
- The number of samples or the size of the building
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- A rough size or measurement
- Street parking nearby
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Afterwards
The surface is left ready for making good.
After we have finished:
- Test every different coating
- Send photos of the coatings
- File the test result and waste note
- Book your plasterer after removal
What to avoid
Test before the builders arrive.
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Duty holders and landlords in Wivelsfield Green
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Wivelsfield Green, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
What happens
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Dig out previous surveys
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll reply with a quote.
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Common reasons for Artex jobs in Wivelsfield Green
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Landlord refurbishments
- Walls before tiling
Non-domestic buildings like Wivelsfield Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- The documents you will receive
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
Wivelsfield Green properties and textured coatings
Wivelsfield Green is about 2 miles east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We work across Wivelsfield Green and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover 371 places in West Sussex. Our area stretches from Wivelsfield Green to Brighton (9 miles away).
If you are refurbishing flats near Wivelsfield station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. In older homes in Wivelsfield Green, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 4 miles of Wivelsfield Green; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We cover Artex jobs across RH17. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Downsview Drive, Allwood Crescent and Farncombe Close or the roads around them, wherever it is in Wivelsfield Green. Neighbouring places we cover include Wivelsfield (1 mile west), Ditchling Common (2 miles south-west), Plumpton Green (2 miles south), Scaynes Hill (2 miles north) and North Chailey (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (11 miles north-west), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles north-west), East Grinstead (12 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-west) and Lancing (14 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Burgess Hill Museum (2.5 miles west) and Clayton Castle (4.9 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Ditchling Beacon and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Cock Inn (within half a mile north-west)
Weighing up your options
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Always test first. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why people choose us
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
Questions from Wivelsfield Green
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Is asbestos common in Wivelsfield Green homes?
If your home in Wivelsfield Green was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Only once you know it’s clear. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
How much does Artex removal cost in Wivelsfield Green?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, so we quote after testing.
Can I stay at home while you work?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site