East Sussex · England
Artex Removal for Duddleswell
Worried about asbestos in Duddleswell? Our service covers Artex removal, with testing first, with clear advice at each step.
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Loft conversions and extensions
Need Artex removal in Duddleswell?
For landlords, agents and businesses
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Artex removal in Duddleswell
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. Testing a sample tells you, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. Typical materials include stipple finishes, swirl patterns and coated plasterboard, and typical jobs are loft conversions and extensions and ceilings due for plastering or skimming.
In a village like Duddleswell, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Where
- Duddleswell (TN22)
- County
- East Sussex
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Duddleswell
What else we do in Duddleswell
Why people call us in Duddleswell
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling isn’t automatically asbestos.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Walls before tiling
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
For rented flats close to Buxted station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
What your quote should include
- Whether the job needs notifying
- What paperwork you get
- Which areas and materials are covered
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How many samples are needed
- 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.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- An overall view
- Labels, if any
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
How we work
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing, so there is no confusion.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- 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
Getting ready
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Let us know where we can park
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Ask for a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Helpful guides
What happens next
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Photos help us quote
- File the test result and waste note
Avoid these
Test before the builders arrive.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
What we do and do not cover
So you know what to expect:
- We need the room cleared
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
What we deal with
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
FAQs for Duddleswell
Do you work on properties in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you come out to small villages like Duddleswell?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
How much does Artex removal cost in Duddleswell?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote once we know what it contains.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. You will get available dates with the quote.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
Can I do it myself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Artex in Duddleswell homes
Duddleswell is about 3 miles west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. In Duddleswell, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Duddleswell is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Crawley, about 13 miles away.
Parts of the High Weald National Landscape are within about 5 miles of Duddleswell; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
For Artex jobs in TN22, just send the postcode and a few photos. If your property is just outside Duddleswell, we also cover Nutley (2 miles west), Horney Common (2 miles south), Chelwood Gate (3 miles west), Chelwood Common (3 miles west) and Wych Cross (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Lewes (12 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-east), Crowborough (3 miles east), Uckfield (5 miles south), South Malling (12 miles south) and Heathfield (9 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3 miles east). Open spaces near Duddleswell include Brickfield Meadow.
What it might be made of
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site