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Artex Removal in Barcombe Cross
Any pre-2000 building in Barcombe Cross may contain asbestos. We offer removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Artex removal in Barcombe Cross
Good to know
To be clear about the scope:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Barcombe Cross
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
Artex removal in Barcombe Cross
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through. From ceilings due to be knocked through or removed and coatings already disturbed, we deal with coated plasterboard, stipple finishes and Artex ceilings and more.
In a village like Barcombe Cross, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Where
- Barcombe Cross (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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What it might be made of
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
What affects the price in Barcombe Cross
What drives the price:
- How much there is
- The survey scope
- Disposal costs
- The type of material and its condition
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
For a quick quote, include:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A rough size or measurement
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
You will get a written quote. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Your questions about Artex removal in Barcombe Cross
Do you cover Barcombe Cross and the area around Cooksbridge station?
Yes, we cover Barcombe Cross and the area towards Cooksbridge station, about 1.9 miles south-west.
Is the Artex in my Barcombe Cross home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both are options: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will advise room by room.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Barcombe Cross
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
In older properties, we often see:
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
In older homes in Barcombe Cross, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Before booking anyone
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Whether VAT is included
Should you do it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
How we work
If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible and bagged or wrapped. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
How to get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
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Afterwards
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
To avoid problems in future:
- File the test result and waste note
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Give us room sizes
What to avoid
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Weighing up your options
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
What you get
- Records for your files
- Clear written quotes
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Take a look at how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Artex in Barcombe Cross homes
Barcombe Cross is about 3 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. We work across Barcombe Cross and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Barcombe Cross is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 9 miles away.
A school like Barcombe Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. For rented flats close to Cooksbridge station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 4 miles of Barcombe Cross; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
For Artex jobs in BN8, just send the postcode and a few photos. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as High Street, Grange Road and Weald Close or the roads around them, wherever it is in Barcombe Cross. Other places close to Barcombe Cross we cover include Barcombe (1 mile south), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north-east), Barcombe Mills (1 mile south-east), Upper Wellingham (2 miles south-east) and Cooksbridge (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (11 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.7 miles south-east) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.6 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Malling Down and Offham Hill.
- Nearby schools include Chailey School (2.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Royal Oak pub (less than half a mile south-east)
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site