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Asbestos Artex Removal in Eastbourne, East Sussex
Artex removal for properties in Eastbourne and East Sussex: Artex removal, with testing first.
- Loft conversions
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
Artex removal for Eastbourne
Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Artex removal in Eastbourne
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Eastbourne, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Typical materials include coated plasterboard, textured walls and coated ceiling roses, and typical jobs are ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and ceilings due for plastering or skimming.
Across Eastbourne, plenty of homes still have textured ceilings, which should be tested before renovation. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Eastbourne (BN23, BN22, BN21, BN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in Eastbourne
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so testing is the only way to know.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Non-domestic buildings like Stafford Junior School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Questions to ask before you book
- What is not included
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- VAT, clearly stated
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
What affects the price in Eastbourne
Quotes vary because of:
- Material and condition
- The size of the job
- Access to the area
- Parking and access charges
Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- The access route
- A photo of the whole area
- Approximate dimensions
- Visible markings
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Step by step
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, and keep the coating damp as we work. It helps if we can park nearby.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Let us know if something’s broken
Ask for a quote
Each job is priced individually. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
Helpful guides
Eastbourne properties and textured coatings
Eastbourne is in East Sussex. We work across Eastbourne and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Eastbourne is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 19 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Eastbourne, near St Andrew or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. If you are refurbishing a rental near Hampden Park station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Eastbourne is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. The coast is within about 2 miles of Eastbourne; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN23, BN22, BN21 and BN20, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Your property could be on Vine Square, Ashford Square and Howard Square or the roads around them, wherever it is in Eastbourne. Eastbourne sits on or near the A22 and A259, so mention parking if the property is on one. Close by, we cover Hampden Park (1 mile north-west), Upperton (1 mile south-west), Old Town (1 mile south-west), Ratton Village (2 miles west) and Meads (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Hastings (13 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles north-east), Seaford (8 miles west), Lewes (14 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north) and St Leonards (13 miles east). Eastbourne is one of the larger places we cover in East Sussex, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age.
Nearby you will also find Pevensey Castle (3 miles north-east) and Royal Sussex Regimental Museum (1 mile south-east). Within reach you will find Combe Hill.
- Schools near Eastbourne include Ratton School (1.1 miles west) and WMG Academy for Young Engineers (1.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The King's Arms Public House (0.9 miles south-east)
DIY and asbestos
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Choosing the right option
A low price may mean shortcuts, which releases fibres. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Why people choose us
- Across London and the South East
- Records for your files
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Waste paperwork for every removal
Read our prices page or our cost guide.
Good to know
Before you book, note that:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- We need the room cleared
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials in Eastbourne
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
Towns and villages near Eastbourne
What else we do in Eastbourne
For businesses and landlords in Eastbourne
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Eastbourne: your questions answered
Could my house in Eastbourne contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do textured ceilings in Eastbourne homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
How do I get a quote?
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.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site