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Asbestos Artex Removal in Burgh Hill, East Sussex
Any pre-2000 building in Burgh Hill may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Need Artex removal in Burgh Hill?
How artex removal works in Burgh Hill
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry. From flaking textured ceilings and walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit, we cover Artex ceilings, swirl patterns and textured walls and more.
In a village like Burgh Hill, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Area
- Burgh Hill (TN19)
- County
- East Sussex
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Textured ceilings in Burgh Hill
Burgh Hill is about 11 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Properties in Burgh Hill range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Burgh Hill to Brighton (about 28 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Burgh Hill, near Holy Trinity or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. A school like Etchingham Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. Burgh Hill is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
For Artex jobs in TN19, just send the postcode and a few photos. That could mean a property on Fysie Lane and Burgh Hill, wherever it is in Burgh Hill. Other places close to Burgh Hill we cover include Hurst Green (1 mile east), Cooper's Corner (1 mile north-east), Etchingham (1 mile south-west), Silver Hill (1 mile south-east) and Flimwell (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Hastings (11 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (13 miles west), St Leonards (12 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Ticehurst House Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Bewl Water.
- Nearby schools include Robertsbridge Community College (2.1 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Old Bull Inn (0.7 miles east)
Looking after things afterwards
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, so future work is planned properly.
A few practical points:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Send photos of the coatings
- Give us room sizes
Avoid these
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Some limits to bear in mind:
- We need the room cleared
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials in Burgh Hill
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
What we deal with in Burgh Hill
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Textured walls before a refit
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
If you’re refurbishing flats near Etchingham station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Questions to ask before booking
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What paperwork you get
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
DIY and asbestos
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Options to consider in Burgh Hill
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why people choose us
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Records for your files
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Houses, flats and business premises
Read how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Places near Burgh Hill
How we price Artex removal
Our quotes take into account:
- The type of material and its condition
- The quantity or area
- Access to the area
- Waste quantity and disposal
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- A rough size or measurement
- A photo of the whole area
- The access route
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Burgh Hill: your questions answered
Do you cover Burgh Hill and the area around Etchingham station?
Yes. Etchingham station is about 0.7 miles south-west of Burgh Hill, and we cover both.
Do you cover small places like Burgh Hill?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
What happens
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
How to get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Read more
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site