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Artex Removal in Framfield
Looking for Artex removal in Framfield? We work across Framfield and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Walls before tiling
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Artex removal for Framfield
FAQs for Framfield
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 work near Uckfield station?
Yes, we cover Framfield and the area towards Uckfield station, about 1.6 miles west.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Can I just skim over it?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
How much does Artex removal cost in Framfield?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Artex removal in Framfield
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry. From coatings in the way of electrical work and coatings already disturbed, we deal with textured walls, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses and more.
In a village like Framfield, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Location
- Framfield (TN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Framfield
What changes the cost:
- The survey scope
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Access to the area
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Photos that help
Photos often save us a visit:
- The access route
- Street parking nearby
- An idea of size
- Damaged areas
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Framfield
The process
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. The work area is kept clear while we’re working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
How to prepare
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
Get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Artex removal around Framfield
Framfield is about 1 mile east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We work across Framfield and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Framfield is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we work. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 15 miles away.
Older homes across Framfield may have coatings added during past renovations. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Uckfield station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Framfield is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Anywhere in TN22, we can help with Artex removal. Whether your property is on The Street, Preston Grove and Framelle Mount or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. For properties just outside Framfield, we cover Etchingwood (1 mile north-east), Uckfield (1 mile west), Blackboys (1 mile east), Potter's Green (2 miles north) and Buxted (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south), Lewes (8 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles south-east), Crowborough (6 miles north) and Newhaven (12 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Uckfield Community Hospital (1.2 miles west) and Tickerage Castle (0.8 miles east). The countryside around Framfield includes Selwyns Wood.
- Local schools include Uckfield College (1.4 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Hare & Hounds pub (within half a mile south-west)
For landlords, agents and businesses
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
If you manage or own a block in Framfield, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Why people call us in Framfield
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:
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings coming down
For a school such as Framfield Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Questions to ask before booking
- The method and controls
- Which areas and materials are covered
- What category of work it is
- Which laboratory analyses samples
Your options compared
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Why choose us
- Work done to the regulations
- No removal until we know what it is
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Clear advice on your options
Take a look at how we price jobs or published price ranges.
What happens next
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with a consignment note.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Test every different coating
- Keep pets away
- Plan around the closed rooms
- File the test result and waste note
Things not to do
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Can I do it myself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
What’s included, and what is not
A few things to be aware of:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Common materials
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note