East Sussex · England
Artex Removal for Friar's Gate
Worried about asbestos in Friar's Gate? Our service covers Artex removal, with testing first, with clear advice at each step.
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings before skimming
- Damaged or cracked coatings
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About our artex removal in Friar's Gate
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, across Friar's Gate. Typical jobs include coatings damaged by leaks and coatings in the way of electrical work, including coated ceiling roses, coated plasterboard and stipple finishes.
In areas like Friar's Gate, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need.
- Where
- Friar's Gate (TN6)
- Region
- East Sussex
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we deal with in Friar's Gate
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
These are some of the things we deal with in Friar's Gate:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings scraped during DIY
If you are refurbishing a rental near Eridge station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What is not included
Choosing the right option
A low price may mean shortcuts. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why choose us
- Clear advice on your options
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Clear written quotes
- Records for your files
See our prices page or the cost guide.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
How we price Artex removal
Prices vary with:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Parking and access charges
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Licensed or non-licensed
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Photos that help
Photos often save us a visit:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Approximate dimensions
- Labels, if any
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Friar's Gate: your questions answered
Do you work near Eridge station?
Yes, we cover Friar's Gate and the area towards Eridge station, about 3 miles east.
Is the Artex in my Friar's Gate home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then get advice.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always.
Is my textured ceiling in Friar's Gate asbestos?
Not every coating does: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. A sample test tells you which you have.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Can I do it myself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Artex removal around Friar's Gate
Friar's Gate is about 2 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. If your Artex job is in Friar's Gate, let us know about access when you get in touch. Friar's Gate is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we work. Our nearest city page is Crawley, about 14 miles away.
Older homes across Friar's Gate may have coatings added during past renovations. For a school such as St John's Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. Friar's Gate is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN6. If your property is just outside Friar's Gate, we also cover Marden's Hill (1 mile south-east), Chuck Hatch (1 mile west), Crowborough (2 miles south-east), Steel Cross (2 miles east) and Mott's Mill (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (15 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south), South Malling (14 miles south), Heathfield (9 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Bolebroke Castle (3.4 miles north) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Friar's Gate includes Crowborough Country Park.
- Local schools include Beacon Academy (2 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Half Moon Inn (under half a mile north)
Also near Friar's Gate
What else we do in Friar's Gate
What it might be made of
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Step by step
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Getting ready
- Dig out previous surveys
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Mention any parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
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What we do and do not cover
Worth knowing before booking:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- We need the room cleared
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site