Brighton and Hove · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Hollingdean, Brighton and Hove
Artex removal in Hollingdean and across Brighton and Hove: textured coating testing and removal.
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Textured walls before a refit
Asbestos help in Hollingdean
Where asbestos turns up
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights releases fibres.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Textured walls before a refit
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
Older homes across Hollingdean may have coatings added during past renovations.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Any exclusions
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
Artex removal near Hollingdean
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. A small sample tells you which you have, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. Typical jobs include coatings scraped during DIY and ceilings before downlights go in, involving stipple finishes, textured walls and Artex ceilings.
In a smaller place like Hollingdean, textured ceilings often show up when people renovate older family homes, and testing comes first. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Location
- Hollingdean (BN1, BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What it might be made of
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Common questions in Hollingdean
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you cover Hollingdean and the area around Moulsecoomb station?
Yes, we cover Hollingdean and the area towards Moulsecoomb station, about 0.5 miles east.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Can I just skim over it?
You can, if it’s intact: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. To do that, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
How we work
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Getting ready
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Find any old asbestos reports
Which option is right?
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and it remains in place. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Why people choose us
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Records for your files
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Accredited laboratory results
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Hollingdean
DIY and asbestos
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Hollingdean properties and textured coatings
Hollingdean is about 1 mile north of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We cover Hollingdean as part of Brighton and Hove, whatever the size of the job. Hollingdean is one of 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove we cover.
Non-domestic buildings like Hertford Infant and Nursery School should already have records of any textured coatings. For rented flats close to Moulsecoomb station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Hollingdean is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too. Hollingdean is within about 2 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
We cover Artex jobs across the BN1 and BN2 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Mayo Road, Dewe Road and Rugby Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Other places close to Hollingdean we cover include Brighton (1 mile south), Preston (1 mile west), Moulsecoomb (1 mile east), Prestonville (1 mile south-west) and Hanover (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Brighton and Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Hangleton (3 miles west), Saltdean (5 miles south-east), East Saltdean (5 miles south-east) and Roedean (3 miles south-east). Being one of Brighton and Hove’s larger places, Hollingdean has a wide mix of older and newer buildings.
A little further out are Brighton General Hospital (1.1 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles north). The countryside around Hollingdean includes Newmarket Hill and Bevendean Down.
- Schools near Hollingdean include Varndean School (0.5 miles north-west) and Varndean College (0.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Pub at Fiveways (within half a mile west)
Looking after things afterwards
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Some practical advice:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Give us room sizes
- Keep pets away
- Send photos of the coatings
Don’ts
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Responsibilities for owners
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Good to know
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site