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Artex Removal in East Hoathly
Buildings in East Hoathly built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers textured coating testing and removal.
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings before skimming
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Asbestos help in East Hoathly
Artex removal in East Hoathly
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. Whether it’s textured walls before a refit and landlord refurbishments, we cover coated plasterboard, stipple finishes and textured walls and more.
Rural homes near East Hoathly have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Location
- East Hoathly (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price Artex removal
When we quote, we look at:
- Disposal costs
- Access to the area
- The size of the job
- The type of material and its condition
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Damaged areas
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The access route
Each job is priced individually. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Artex in East Hoathly homes
East Hoathly is about 4 miles south-east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. East Hoathly has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover 289 places in East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 14 miles away.
If you’re refurbishing flats near Uckfield station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. A school like East Hoathly CofE Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 8 miles of East Hoathly; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We cover Artex jobs across BN8 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, London Road and Rectory Close, and Artex removal is available on all of them. For properties just outside East Hoathly, we cover Halland (1 mile west), Whitesmith (1 mile south), Chiddingly (2 miles south-east), Shortgate (2 miles west) and Blackboys (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (11 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (11 miles south), Lewes (8 miles south-west), Hailsham (6 miles south-east) and Crowborough (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Sussex Farm Museum (3.5 miles east) and Tickerage Castle (3.2 miles north). Within reach you will find Selwyns Wood.
- Local pubs include Foresters Arms (under half a mile south-west)
Afterwards
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Once we are done:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- File the test result and waste note
- Each different coating needs testing
- Clear the rooms before the work
Things not to do
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
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What we do and do not cover
The usual limits are:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
Duty holders and landlords in East Hoathly
For managing agents and freeholders in East Hoathly, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
The process
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Getting ready
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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Questions from East Hoathly
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Is the Artex in my East Hoathly home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Is my textured ceiling in East Hoathly asbestos?
Not necessarily: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. A sample test tells you which you have.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
How can I get a price?
Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Options to consider in East Hoathly
Test, leave, cover or remove? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is generally best. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
How we work in East Hoathly
- Covering London and the South East
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
See how we price jobs and our cost guide.
A closer look at the materials
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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