East Sussex · England
Artex Removal for Buxted
Buildings in Buxted built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
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Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
About our artex removal in Buxted
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. Common materials are coated plasterboard, coated ceiling roses and textured walls, and people typically contact us about ceilings due to be knocked through or removed and coatings damaged by leaks.
Rural homes near Buxted have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Area
- Buxted (TN22)
- County
- East Sussex
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Good to know
The usual limits are:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
Common questions in Buxted
Do you work near Buxted station?
Yes, we cover Buxted, including the streets around Buxted station.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is usually needed.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
What else we do in Buxted
Looking after things afterwards
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, with a consignment note.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- File the test result and waste note
- Test every different coating
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
What to avoid
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Artex removal around Buxted
Buxted is about 2 miles north-east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Homes, landlords and businesses in Buxted contact us for Artex jobs about all kinds of jobs. We work in all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
If you are refurbishing flats near Buxted station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Non-domestic buildings like Buxted CofE Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. Buxted is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN22, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Road and Park View, and Artex removal is available on all of them. If your property is just outside Buxted, we also cover Potter's Green (1 mile south), Etchingwood (1 mile south-east), Cooper's Green (1 mile west), Framfield (2 miles south) and Hadlow Down (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also work in Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (10 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south-east), Crowborough (4 miles north), Newhaven (14 miles south) and Peacehaven (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Uckfield Community Hospital (2.3 miles south-west) and Tickerage Castle (1.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.
- Nearby schools include Uckfield College (2 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Buxted Inn (under half a mile south-west)
The process
If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Move things out of the way carefully
How to get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Should you do it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
What affects the price in Buxted
Our quotes take into account:
- The size of the job
- Access to the area
- The category of work
- The number of samples or the size of the building
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A clear close-up
- Labels, if any
- Cracks or breaks
- Approximate dimensions
Send us the address in Buxted, a description and some photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will reply with a quote.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you run a business from older premises in Buxted, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Your options compared
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
What you get
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- No removal until we know what it is
- Records for your files
See how we quote and our cost guide.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site