East Sussex · England
Artex Removal in Flackley Ash
Artex removal across Flackley Ash, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings before skimming
Need Artex removal in Flackley Ash?
About our artex removal in Flackley Ash
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. A small sample tells you which you have, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. From coatings damaged by DIY and rented flats before redecoration, we cover swirl patterns, textured walls and coated plasterboard and more.
Rural homes near Flackley Ash have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Flackley Ash (TN31)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- How easy it is to reach
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Parking and access charges
- Material and condition
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Photos that help
Photo tips:
- Approximate dimensions
- A clear close-up
- Labels, if any
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Flackley Ash questions
Do you cover Flackley Ash and the area around Rye station?
Yes, we cover Flackley Ash and the area towards Rye station, about 3 miles south-east.
Do older homes in Flackley Ash have asbestos?
If your home in Flackley Ash was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can I just skim over it?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it first, and record that it’s there.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
How do I get a quote?
Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
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Materials we deal with
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
What’s included, and what isn’t
What’s in and what’s out:
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials in Flackley Ash
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
Flackley Ash properties and textured coatings
Flackley Ash is about 9 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Properties in Flackley Ash range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our area stretches from Flackley Ash to Canterbury (about 27 miles away).
If you are refurbishing a rental near Rye station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. A school like Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. Flackley Ash is within about 4 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN31, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Flackley Ash we cover include Peasmarsh (1 mile south-east), Beckley (2 miles west), Udimore (3 miles south), Cock Marling (3 miles south) and Beckley Furnace (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (9 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles south-west), St Leonards (10 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (9 miles south-west), Belmont (9 miles south-west) and Hollington (9 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Ypres Tower (3.3 miles south-east) and Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (3.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Flackley Ash include Flatropers Wood.
- Nearby, you will find The Cock Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Where asbestos turns up
Many trades want a test result first.
These come up again and again:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Older homes across Flackley Ash may have coatings added during past renovations.
Questions to ask before booking
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- The scope of the job, in writing
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- What paperwork you get
Can I do it myself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Step by step
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Choosing the right option
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why people choose us
- Reports and results you can share
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
See how we quote or our cost guide.
Responsibilities for owners
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site