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Asbestos Artex Removal in Berwick, East Sussex
Found something that might be asbestos in Berwick? We provide Artex removal, with testing first, explained in plain English.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
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Artex removal around Berwick
Berwick is about 4 miles south-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We cover Berwick as part of East Sussex, whatever the size of the job. We cover 289 places across East Sussex. We work right across the region, from Berwick to Brighton (about 13 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Berwick, near The Parish Church of St Mary or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 3 miles of Berwick, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. Berwick is within about 6 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Wherever your property is in BN26, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Station Road, Cornford Crescent and The Village or a nearby road, we can help. We also carry out Artex jobs in Selmeston (1 mile west), Alciston (1 mile south-west), Arlington (1 mile east), Wickstreet (2 miles north-east) and Milton Street (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (6 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles east), Seaford (5 miles south-west), Lewes (7 miles west), Hailsham (4 miles north-east) and Crowborough (15 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Hellingly Hospital Railway (5.4 miles north-east) and Drusillas Museum (1.2 miles south). Open spaces near Berwick include Firle Beacon.
- Pubs nearby include The Berwick Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Artex removal in Berwick
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We’ll explain which suits your rooms. From loft conversions and landlord refurbishments, we cover stipple finishes, swirl patterns and textured walls.
Rural homes near Berwick have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Where
- Berwick (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The scope of Artex removal
What’s in and what’s out:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
Step by step
Our team wears protective equipment, and keep the room closed while we work. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
How to prepare
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Dig out previous surveys
Get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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A closer look at the materials
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Berwick, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
If you run a business from older premises in Berwick, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Weighing up your options
A low price may mean shortcuts. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why us?
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Clear written quotes
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Questions from Berwick
How far is Berwick from London?
Berwick is about 47 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work on properties in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. Often you can stay in other rooms.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- How easy it is to reach
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How much waste there is
- The size of the job
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Photos that help
Photos often save us a visit:
- A rough size or measurement
- Damaged areas
- Labels, if any
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Looking after things afterwards
File the result and the paperwork.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Photos help us quote
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Each different coating needs testing
Things not to do
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note