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Artex Removal in Founthill
Worried about asbestos in Founthill? We provide removal of textured ceilings and walls, explained in plain English.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Walls before tiling
Artex removal near Founthill
Artex removal near Founthill
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Whether it’s coatings in the way of electrical work and damaged or cracked coatings, we deal with Artex ceilings, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns.
Village homes like those in Founthill have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Where
- Founthill (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Founthill properties and textured coatings
Founthill is about 3 miles west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Founthill is within our East Sussex area, for Artex jobs of every size. We work in all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our area stretches from Founthill to Brighton (11 miles away).
If you are refurbishing flats near Uckfield station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. A school like Newick Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. Founthill is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Artex jobs anywhere in BN8 start with the postcode and some photos. If your property is just outside Founthill, we also cover Newick (1 mile north-west), Chailey (1 mile west), North Chailey (2 miles west), South Street (2 miles south-west) and Mount Pleasant (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Seaford (13 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-east), Crowborough (9 miles north-east), Uckfield (3 miles east) and Newhaven (12 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Uckfield Community Hospital (3.7 miles east) and Heaven Farm Museum (3.9 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak Inn (0.7 miles north)
Towns and villages near Founthill
Other services in Founthill
How it works
Our team wears protective equipment, and the room stays closed. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Let us know where we can park
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
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Why people call us in Founthill
Older coatings are often painted over many times, which can make them look newer than they are.
Typical jobs in Founthill include:
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Older homes across Founthill may have coatings added during past renovations.
What your quote should include
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- The method and controls
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Whether the job needs notifying
Duty holders and landlords in Founthill
If you manage or own a block in Founthill, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
FAQs for Founthill
Do textured ceilings in Founthill homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Do you work on properties in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do you cover Founthill?
Yes, Founthill is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Afterwards
File the result and the paperwork.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Give us room sizes
- Each different coating needs testing
- Photos help us quote
Avoid these
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
What it might be made of
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Doing it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
What affects the price in Founthill
What changes the cost:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The size of the job
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Access to the area
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- The access route
- An overall view
- Approximate dimensions
- Cracks or breaks
For a quote, 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.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Before you book, note that:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note