Brighton and Hove · England
Artex Removal for Carlton Hill
Artex removal for Carlton Hill: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
Need Artex removal in Carlton Hill?
How artex removal works in Carlton Hill
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. Typical materials include swirl patterns, coated plasterboard and Artex ceilings, and people generally contact us about landlord refurbishments and ceilings due for plastering or skimming.
In towns and villages like Carlton Hill, textured ceilings are a common renovation find. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Location
- Carlton Hill (BN2, BN1, BN50)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we deal with in Carlton Hill
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so testing is the only way to know.
These come up again and again:
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Walls before tiling
If you are refurbishing a rental near Brighton station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Before you book anyone
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What isn’t included
DIY and asbestos
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
More for properties in Carlton Hill
Limits to be aware of
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- We need the room cleared
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
Textured ceilings in Carlton Hill
Carlton Hill is about 1 mile south of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. For Artex jobs in Carlton Hill, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Carlton Hill is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove we cover.
A school like Carlton Hill Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. Older homes across Carlton Hill may have coatings added during past renovations. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 7 miles of Carlton Hill; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too. Carlton Hill is within about a mile of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
Here we cover the BN2, BN1 and BN50 postcode area. Whether your property is on New Road, North Road and Brills Lane or a nearby road, the process is the same. Main roads around Carlton Hill include the A259; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. Other places close to Carlton Hill we cover include Hanover (1 mile north), Brighton (1 mile north), West Hill (1 mile north-west), Kemptown (1 mile south-east) and Seven Dials (1 mile north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Brighton and Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Patcham (3 miles north), Westdene (3 miles north-west) and Saltdean (4 miles east). As one of the bigger places in Brighton and Hove, Carlton Hill has buildings from every era.
Well-known places in the area include Sussex Eye Hospital (0.7 miles south-east) and Churchill Square (0.6 miles west). The countryside around Carlton Hill includes Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
- Local schools include Academy of Creative Training (under half a mile south) and Brighton Girls (0.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Devonshire Arms (under half a mile east)
For businesses and landlords in Carlton Hill
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Common questions in Carlton Hill
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.
Is asbestos common in Carlton Hill homes?
Any home in Carlton Hill built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you cannot tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both work; it depends on the room. We’ll explain the options.
Can I stay at home while you work?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
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.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
How much does Artex removal cost in Carlton Hill?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
How it works
We bag and label the waste as we work, for disposal at a permitted site. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Getting ready
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Dig out previous surveys
Ask for a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Materials, one by one
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Afterwards
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
To avoid problems in future:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Keep the results and paperwork
Things not to do
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- How many samples are needed
- What the material is and its state
- Disposal costs
- Location, parking and any London charges
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Photos that help
For a quick quote, include:
- Visible markings
- Cracks or breaks
- A rough size or measurement
- An overall view
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note