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Asbestos Artex Removal in Chiddingly, East Sussex
Buildings in Chiddingly built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Textured walls before a refit
Artex removal for Chiddingly
Questions from Chiddingly
Do you come out to small villages like Chiddingly?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Could my house in Chiddingly contain asbestos?
Any home in Chiddingly built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
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.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: many coatings are asbestos-free. A sample test tells you which you have.
Artex removal in Chiddingly
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Chiddingly, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. Typical materials include textured walls, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard, and typical jobs are walls before tiling and loft conversions.
Village homes like those in Chiddingly have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Location
- Chiddingly (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords, agents and businesses
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
The scope of Artex removal
Before you book, note that:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- We need the room cleared
- Other materials may need their own approach
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Which option is right?
A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why people choose us
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Read how we quote and published price ranges.
How it works
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and the room stays closed. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Before we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
- Clear the way to the work area
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Ask for a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Artex in Chiddingly homes
Chiddingly is about 4 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Properties in Chiddingly range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Chiddingly is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we work. Our area stretches from Chiddingly to Brighton (15 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Chiddingly Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Berwick (Sussex) station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 8 miles of Chiddingly, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Artex jobs anywhere in BN8 start with the postcode and some photos. We also carry out Artex jobs in Whitesmith (1 mile west), East Hoathly (2 miles north-west), Halland (3 miles north-west), Shortgate (3 miles west) and Blackboys (4 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Eastbourne (9 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (4 miles south-east) and Crowborough (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Sussex Farm Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Tickerage Castle (4.8 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Selwyns Wood.
- Pubs nearby include The Six Bells Public House (under half a mile north)
Towns and villages near Chiddingly
Other services in Chiddingly
Materials, one by one
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- What the material is and its state
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Access to the area
Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, because the material is clear.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- Labels, if any
- An idea of size
- Cracks or breaks
- Street parking nearby
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Chiddingly
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings coming down
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings before skimming
Older homes across Chiddingly may have coatings added during past renovations.
Before you book anyone
- What paperwork you get
- The method and controls
- The scope of the job, in writing
- What isn’t included
Looking after things afterwards
Covered coatings should be recorded.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Each different coating needs testing
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Send photos of the coatings
Avoid these
Test before the builders arrive.
Test before the builders arrive.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site