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Asbestos Artex Removal in Denton, East Sussex
Artex removal for Denton: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Loft conversions
- Walls before tiling
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Questions from Denton
How far is Denton from London?
Denton is about 49 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work near Newhaven Town station?
Yes, we cover Denton and the area towards Newhaven Town station, about 0.6 miles south.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it first, and record that it’s there.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
How artex removal works in Denton
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We’ll explain which suits your rooms. Common materials are coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard, and typical jobs are loft conversions and walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit.
Homes in towns and villages like Denton may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so test each different coating. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Area
- Denton (BN9)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we deal with in Denton
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Textured walls before a refit
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
In older homes in Denton, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Questions to ask before booking
- The documents you’ll receive
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- How fibres will be kept down
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
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The scope of Artex removal
Worth knowing before booking:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
Materials, one by one
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
For businesses and landlords in Denton
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.
If your business premises in Denton were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
How we price Artex removal
We base our quote on:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The type of material and its condition
- Disposal costs
- How many samples are needed
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Damaged areas
- How we’d reach it
- Labels, if any
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
How it works
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Getting ready
- Clear the way to the work area
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form; it helps us quote accurately.
Related guides
After the job
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
A few practical points:
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Give us room sizes
- Test every different coating
Don’ts
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Textured ceilings in Denton
Denton is about 1 mile north-east of Newhaven, in East Sussex. Denton is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Denton is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our area stretches from Denton to Brighton (about 9 miles away).
For a school such as Denton Community Primary School and Nursery, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Newhaven Town station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 5 miles of Denton, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. Denton is within about 3 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN9, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include New Road, Avis Road and Hill Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Being close to the A26 and A259, Denton is simple for us to get to. We also carry out Artex jobs in South Heighton (1 mile north), Piddinghoe (1 mile west), Rodmell (3 miles north-west), Telscombe (3 miles west) and Firle (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (10 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-east), Lewes (6 miles north-west), Hailsham (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (12 miles north) and Polegate (8 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Arlington Castle (4.8 miles east) and Planet Earth Museum (less than half a mile west). Within reach you’ll find Southerham Farm and Itford Hill.
- Nearby schools include UTC@Harbourside (0.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Flying Fish pub (under half a mile north-east)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note