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Asbestos Artex Removal in Hamsey, East Sussex
Looking for Artex removal in Hamsey? We work across Hamsey and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings coming down
- Loft conversions and extensions
Need Artex removal in Hamsey?
After we’ve finished in Hamsey
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
A few practical points:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Test every different coating
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep pets away
Things not to do
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Artex removal near Hamsey
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole than to strip the coating. We’ll explain which suits your rooms. We often deal with stipple finishes, coated plasterboard and coated ceiling roses, and people typically contact us about ceilings before skimming and rented flats before redecoration.
In areas like Hamsey, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- Hamsey (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
How we price Artex removal
When we quote, we look at:
- Material and condition
- How many samples are needed
- The quantity or area
- Disposal costs
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Sending photos
Photos often save us a visit:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Visible markings
- A clear close-up
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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Questions from Hamsey
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings 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.
Could my house in Hamsey contain asbestos?
Any home in Hamsey built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you cannot tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not every coating does: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. Testing a sample is how you find out.
Where asbestos turns up
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Damaged or cracked coatings
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Cooksbridge station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Questions to ask before booking
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Whether the job needs notifying
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- Suitable insurance for the work
Hamsey properties and textured coatings
Hamsey is about 1 mile north of Lewes, in East Sussex. Homes, landlords and businesses in Hamsey contact us for Artex jobs. We work in 289 places across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 7 miles away.
For a school such as Hamsey Community Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. Older homes across Hamsey may have coatings added during past renovations. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 2 miles of Hamsey; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Wherever your property is in BN8, we can help with Artex removal. Other places close to Hamsey we cover include Offham (1 mile south-west), South Malling (1 mile south), Lewes (1 mile south), Cliffe (2 miles south) and Southover (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (9 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (7 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.7 miles east) and Lewes Castle (1.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Malling Down and Offham Hill.
- Nearby schools include Priory School (2 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Blacksmiths Arms (0.8 miles west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include St John under the Castle Lewes (1.3 miles south)
The process
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. We will tell you when we have finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
How to prepare
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
How to get a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
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Options to consider in Hamsey
Plastering over it is an option, but never sand it first, and it remains in place. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Why people choose us
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Records for your files
What we do and don’t cover
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials in Hamsey
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
For businesses and landlords in Hamsey
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
If your business premises in Hamsey were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site