East Sussex · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Chiltington, East Sussex
Worried about asbestos in Chiltington? We provide removal of textured ceilings and walls, explained in plain English.
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings scraped during DIY
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Artex removal in Chiltington
Planning a renovation in Chiltington with textured ceilings? Test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. People often contact us about coatings damaged by leaks and textured walls before a refit, involving stipple finishes, textured walls and swirl patterns.
Rural homes near Chiltington have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Chiltington (BN7)
- County
- East Sussex
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we work
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Dig out previous surveys
Getting a price
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Chiltington properties and textured coatings
Chiltington is about 3 miles north-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. Wherever your property is in Chiltington, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we’ll quote. Chiltington is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 7 miles away.
A school like Chailey School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Cooksbridge station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Chiltington is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Here we cover the BN7 postcode area. Other places close to Chiltington we cover include East Chiltington (1 mile west), Cooksbridge (1 mile south-east), South Chailey (1 mile north), Plumpton (2 miles south-west) and Plumpton Green (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Seaford (12 miles south-east), Lewes (3 miles south-east), Hailsham (13 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Lewes Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (3.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Blackcap and Malling Down.
A closer look at the materials
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The type of material and its condition
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Photos that help
To help us quote quickly, send:
- The parking area
- How we’d reach it
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- An idea of size
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Options to consider in Chiltington
Testing first can save a lot: a clear result means normal methods. A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
What you get
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- No removal until we know what it is
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Read how we quote and published price ranges.
Responsibilities for owners
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Chiltington questions
Do you cover Chiltington and the area around Cooksbridge station?
Yes, we cover Chiltington and the area towards Cooksbridge station, about 1.3 miles south-east.
Is the Artex in my Chiltington home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
Doing it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
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.
Towns and villages near Chiltington
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The scope of Artex removal
Worth knowing before you book:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- We need the room cleared
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Why people call us in Chiltington
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, so they may start to flake.
In older properties, we often see:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Coatings scraped during DIY
If your home is one of the older properties in Chiltington, near The Parish Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site