East Sussex · England
Artex Removal for Isfield
Artex removal across Isfield, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings coming down
- Landlord refurbishments
Artex removal in Isfield
Materials we deal with
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
Artex removal in Isfield
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. We often deal with coated plasterboard, swirl patterns and textured walls, and typical jobs are coatings damaged by DIY and ceilings before skimming.
Village homes like those in Isfield have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- Isfield (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Duty holders and landlords in Isfield
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Isfield, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Limits to be aware of
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and doesn’t cover:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
Which option is right?
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
What you get
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- No removal until we know what it is
Read our prices page or our cost guide.
How we price Artex removal
Quotes vary because of:
- Access to the area
- The category of work
- The survey scope
- Disposal costs
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- How we’d reach it
- A picture of the whole area
- Visible markings
- Damaged areas
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Step by step
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, and keep the coating damp as we work. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Ask for a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Common questions in Isfield
Could my house in Isfield contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Isfield may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
How far is Isfield from London?
We cover Isfield, about 39 miles from central London.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both are options: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will recommend one for each room.
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Places near Isfield
More for properties in Isfield
Isfield properties and textured coatings
Isfield is about 3 miles south-west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. In Isfield, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We work in all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Isfield to Brighton (11 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Isfield, near The Parish Church of St Margaret or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Isfield is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We cover Artex jobs across TN22. Streets in the area include Station Road, Lavender Fields and Horsted Lane, and Artex removal is available on all of them. For properties just outside Isfield, we cover Rose Hill (1 mile south-east), Little Horsted (1 mile north-east), Mount Pleasant (2 miles west), Barcombe Mills (2 miles south-west) and Barcombe Cross (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (11 miles south), Lewes (5 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south-east), Crowborough (9 miles north-east) and Uckfield (3 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tickerage Castle (4.4 miles north-east) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Isfield includes Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
- Local pubs include The Laughing Fish pub (less than half a mile south-east)
After we’ve finished in Isfield
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
A few practical points:
- Keep pets away
- Send photos of the coatings
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
Things not to do
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note