East Sussex · England
Artex Removal for Crowborough
Looking for Artex removal in Crowborough? We cover Crowborough and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
Artex removal in Crowborough
About our artex removal in Crowborough
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. We often deal with coated plasterboard, Artex ceilings and stipple finishes, and people normally contact us about coatings already disturbed and landlord refurbishments.
In a town like Crowborough, textured ceilings turn up in houses from the 1960s to the 1990s. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Location
- Crowborough (TN6)
- County
- East Sussex
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
Where asbestos turns up
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights releases fibres.
In older properties, we often see:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings before plastering
A school like St Marys Catholic Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
Questions to ask before you book
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Whether VAT is included
A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
For businesses and landlords in Crowborough
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
If you manage or own a block in Crowborough, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Artex in Crowborough homes
Crowborough is about 16 miles south of Sevenoaks, in East Sussex. Crowborough is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Crawley, about 16 miles away.
If you’re refurbishing flats near Crowborough station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. If your home is one of the older properties in Crowborough, near The Parish Church of All Saints or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Parts of the High Weald National Landscape are within about 5 miles of Crowborough, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
For Artex jobs in TN6, just send the postcode and a few photos. Whether your property is on Church Road, High Street and London Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Main roads around Crowborough include the A26 and B2100, so mention parking if the property is on one. For properties just outside Crowborough, we cover Jarvis Brook (1 mile east), Steel Cross (1 mile north-east), Boarshead (2 miles north-east), Sweethaws (2 miles south-west) and Marden's Hill (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Lewes (14 miles south-west), Hailsham (14 miles south), Uckfield (6 miles south-west), South Malling (14 miles south-west), Heathfield (7 miles south-east) and Southover (14 miles south-west). Crowborough is one of the larger places we cover in East Sussex, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age.
Other landmarks nearby include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (0.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Crowborough Country Park.
- Nearby schools include Beacon Academy (under half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Crowborough Cross pub (0.7 miles north-west)
Places near Crowborough
What else we do in Crowborough
Should you do it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
What affects the price in Crowborough
Prices vary with:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How much waste there is
- Parking and access charges
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Helping us quote
For a quick quote, include:
- Approximate dimensions
- The access route
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A clear close-up
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
What happens
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, with no sanding or dry scraping. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Before we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Helpful guides
Afterwards
Covered coatings should be recorded.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Test every different coating
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Clear the rooms before the work
Don’ts
Test before the builders arrive.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Common questions in Crowborough
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Is asbestos common in Crowborough homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work in Crowborough?
Yes, Crowborough is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
How can I get a price?
Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site