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Artex Removal in Icklesham
Looking for Artex removal in Icklesham? We work across Icklesham and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Walls before tiling
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Artex removal around Icklesham
Icklesham is about 6 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Properties in Icklesham range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover 289 places across East Sussex. We work right across the region, from Icklesham to Canterbury (about 31 miles away).
A school like Icklesham Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. If your home is one of the older properties in Icklesham, near The Parish Church of St Nicholas or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. The coast is within about 4 miles of Icklesham, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
For Artex jobs in TN36, just send the postcode and a few photos. Streets in the area include Tithe Barn Field, Manor Close and High Fords, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Other places close to Icklesham we cover include Broad Street (1 mile west), Cock Marling (2 miles north), Udimore (2 miles north), Three Oaks (2 miles south-west) and Broadland Row (3 miles north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Hastings (6 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (5 miles south-west), Belmont (5 miles south-west) and Hollington (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Camber Castle (3.2 miles east) and Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (1.9 miles east). The countryside around Icklesham includes Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
How artex removal works in Icklesham
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. Typical jobs include ceilings due to be knocked through or removed and coatings already disturbed, involving coated ceiling roses, textured walls and Artex ceilings.
Rural homes near Icklesham have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Icklesham (TN36)
- County
- East Sussex
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Icklesham: your questions answered
Do older homes in Icklesham have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover small places like Icklesham?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Afterwards
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Photos help us quote
- Clear the rooms before the work
- File the test result and waste note
- Each different coating needs testing
What to avoid
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Why people call us in Icklesham
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so testing is the only way to know.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Loft conversions
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings coming down
For rented flats close to Winchelsea station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Comparing quotes
- Which areas and materials are covered
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- If the price includes VAT
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
For managing agents and freeholders in Icklesham, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
What it might be made of
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
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What else we do in Icklesham
The process
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Get a quote
To get a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
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Choosing the right option
A low price may mean shortcuts, which releases fibres. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Why people choose us
- Covering London and the South East
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Identify first, remove only when needed
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
Should you do it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Travel and parking
- How much waste there is
- What the material is and its state
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- An overall view
- Street parking nearby
- Approximate dimensions
- A close-up from a safe distance
Every job is quoted in writing. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note