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Asbestos Artex Removal in Barcombe Mills, East Sussex
Need Artex removal in Barcombe Mills? We cover Barcombe Mills and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Artex removal near Barcombe Mills
What we deal with in Barcombe Mills
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so a textured ceiling isn’t automatically asbestos.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
For a school such as Barcombe Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
What to look for in a quote
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- What category of work it is
Artex removal in Barcombe Mills
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. Typical jobs include ceilings before downlights go in and rented homes refurbished between tenants, including coated plasterboard, coated ceiling roses and stipple finishes.
Village homes like those in Barcombe Mills have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Location
- Barcombe Mills (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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Can I do it myself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Barcombe Mills: your questions answered
Do you cover small places like Barcombe Mills?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
How far is Barcombe Mills from London?
Barcombe Mills is about 41 miles from central London, well within our area.
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.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both work; it depends on the room. We’ll advise for each room.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not until it’s been tested. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
Options to consider in Barcombe Mills
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
What you get
- Across London and the South East
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
Read our prices page and our cost guide.
Barcombe Mills properties and textured coatings
Barcombe Mills is about 3 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Properties in Barcombe Mills range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Barcombe Mills is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We work right across the region, from Barcombe Mills to Brighton (9 miles away).
For rented flats close to Cooksbridge station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Older homes across Barcombe Mills may have coatings added during past renovations. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 4 miles of Barcombe Mills, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Wherever your property is in BN8, Artex removal is available. We also carry out Artex jobs in Barcombe (1 mile west), Barcombe Cross (1 mile north-west), Upper Wellingham (1 mile south), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north) and Norlington (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Museum of Agricultural Bygones (2.9 miles south-east) and Lewes Castle (3.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
- Schools near Barcombe Mills include Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form (2.1 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Anglers Rest pub (within half a mile west)
- Local facilities include St John under the Castle Lewes (2.9 miles south-west)
After the job
Share the paperwork with your trades.
Some practical advice:
- Give us room sizes
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Empty the rooms in advance
What to avoid
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Limits to be aware of
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
- We need the room cleared
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials in Barcombe Mills
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
How it works
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Dig out previous surveys
- Tell us about parking and access
Get a quote
To get a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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How we price Artex removal
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The type of material and its condition
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How much waste there is
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Helping us quote
Helpful photos:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- An idea of size
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
For businesses and landlords in Barcombe Mills
If you manage or own a block in Barcombe Mills, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
- 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