East Sussex · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Baldslow, East Sussex
Artex removal across Baldslow and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Loft conversions
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Get a quote for Baldslow
What we do and do not cover
We are upfront about what’s included:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
About our artex removal in Baldslow
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. People often contact us about ceilings coming down and loft conversions, including coated ceiling roses, stipple finishes and textured walls.
In areas like Baldslow, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Location
- Baldslow (TN37, TN34, TN38)
- County
- East Sussex
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Baldslow
Duty holders and landlords in Baldslow
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
If your business premises in Baldslow were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
FAQs for Baldslow
Do you work near Ore station?
Yes. Ore station is about 2.3 miles south-east of Baldslow, and we cover both.
Is the Artex in my Baldslow home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not until it’s been tested. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Artex removal around Baldslow
Baldslow is about 2 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. We work across Baldslow and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Baldslow is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 30 miles away.
A school like Ark Helenswood Academy should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. If you are refurbishing flats near Ore station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Baldslow is within about 3 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Wherever your property is in TN37, TN34 and TN38, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Whitworth Road, Fairfield Road and Westfield Lane or anywhere nearby, we can help. You will find Baldslow on the A28, which makes it simple to get to. We also carry out Artex jobs in Hollington (1 mile south), St Helen's (1 mile south-east), Hastings (2 miles south), Silverhill (2 miles south) and Blacklands (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), St Leonards (3 miles south), Polegate (14 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (3 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hastings Castle (2.8 miles south-east) and Barn Theatre and Museum (1.2 miles east). Within reach you will find Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Local schools include Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy (0.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Victoria Inn (0.9 miles south-west)
Should you do 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.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
After the job
Share the paperwork with your trades.
To avoid problems in future:
- Photos help us quote
- Keep pets out of the work area
- File the test result and waste note
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
Things not to do
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
What it costs
Every quote reflects:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How many samples are needed
- Parking and access charges
- Disposal costs
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- An overall view
- An idea of size
- A close-up from a safe distance
- The access route
Every job is quoted in writing. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
What we deal with in Baldslow
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, so they may start to flake.
People normally contact us about one of these:
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
In older homes in Baldslow, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
What your quote should include
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- The documents you will receive
- If the price includes VAT
- What category of work it is
How we work
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- 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
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Tell us about parking and access
Getting a price
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
Materials, one by one
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note