East Sussex · England
Artex Removal in Chailey
Artex removal in Chailey, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
Artex removal for Chailey
Common questions in Chailey
Do older homes in Chailey have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How far is Chailey from London?
We cover Chailey, about 37 miles from central London.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
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.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We’ll give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Artex removal in Chailey
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. A small sample tells you which you have, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. People often contact us about rented homes refurbished between tenants and ceilings before plastering, including swirl patterns, coated ceiling roses and stipple finishes.
In a village like Chailey, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Area
- Chailey (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What’s included, and what is not
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Other materials may need their own approach
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials in Chailey
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
A closer look at the materials
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which does not change what’s underneath.
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- What the material is and its state
- Parking and access charges
- Access to the area
- How many samples are needed
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- The parking area
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Weighing up your options
A low price may mean shortcuts. Ask about the method and the waste. 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 people choose us
- Across London and the South East
- Accredited laboratory results
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Reports and results you can share
Read how we quote or the cost guide.
After we have finished in Chailey
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Give us room sizes
- Test every different coating
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep pets out of the work area
What to avoid
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
DIY and asbestos
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
How we work
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Getting a price
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Helpful guides
More for properties in Chailey
Chailey properties and textured coatings
Chailey is about 5 miles south-east of Haywards Heath, in East Sussex. We cover Chailey as part of East Sussex, whatever the size of the job. Chailey is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 10 miles away.
For rented flats close to Plumpton station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. For a school such as Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 6 miles of Chailey, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Wherever your property is in BN8, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover North Chailey (1 mile north), South Street (1 mile south-west), Newick (1 mile north-east), Founthill (1 mile east) and South Chailey (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles east) and Newhaven (12 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Princess Royal Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Chailey include Blackcap and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Chailey include Chailey Heritage School (1.2 miles north-west) and Chailey School (1.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Five Bells Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Chailey
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
These come up again and again:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Walls before tiling
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings coming down
Older homes across Chailey may have coatings added during past renovations.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- The method and controls
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note