Ceiling Repairs Artex Removal in Horsham, West Sussex

One thing we never take lightly is the risk of asbestos. If your property in West Sussex was built or renovated before the year 2000, there is a chance that the textured coating on your ceilings contains asbestos fibres. It is perfectly safe if left alone, but the moment you start scraping it away, you could be asking for trouble. That is why we usually recommend over-boarding. By fixing brand-new plasterboard directly over the old ceiling, we encapsulate the Artex safely without disturbing it. It is a cleaner, safer, and much more efficient way to get a professional finish without the worry of airborne fibres.

Have you noticed a brown stain appearing on the kitchen ceiling after someone has had a splashy bath upstairs? Or perhaps you have got a hairline crack that keeps reappearing no matter how much filler you shove in? In many of the older houses around Horsham, ceilings can sag or blow over time as the plaster pulls away from the timber laths. We do not just slap a bit of plaster over the top; we find the root of the problem. From repairing minor leaks to full ceiling replacements after a burst pipe, we make sure the structure is sound and secure before we even think about the finishing skim coat.

People often ask us if we can just plaster over Artex. The answer is usually yes, but it depends on the depth of the pattern. For shallow textures, a heavy coat of bonding followed by a multi-finish skim works wonders. However, for those heavy stipple patterns, over-boarding is the gold standard. We screw new boards into the ceiling joists, tape and joint the seams to prevent future cracking, and then apply a mirror-smooth layer of plaster. The result? A ceiling so flat you will be able to see the reflection of the light in the paintwork. It is a craft we have perfected over years of working in residential and commercial properties across Horsham.

We know the biggest worry with internal plastering is the mess. Plaster has a habit of getting everywhere if you are not careful, which is why we spend so much time on the prep work. We will mask up your walls, lay down heavy-duty floor protection, and treat your home with the respect it deserves. As PRB Systems approved contractors, we hold ourselves to incredibly high standards of workmanship. We are fully insured with £1 million public liability cover, so you have complete peace of mind while we are on-site. We take pride in leaving every job clean, tidy, and ready for you to decorate.