Brighton and Hove · England
Artex Removal for Kemptown
Need Artex removal in Kemptown? We work across Kemptown and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Artex removal for Kemptown
Which option is right?
A low price may mean shortcuts. Ask about the method and the waste. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why people choose us
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Read how we price jobs or our cost guide.
How artex removal works in Kemptown
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. Testing a sample tells you, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. Typical jobs include ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and coatings damaged by DIY, including swirl patterns, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard.
In Kemptown, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so test each different coating. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Location
- Kemptown (BN2)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If your business premises in Kemptown were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Artex removal around Kemptown
Kemptown is about 1 mile south-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We cover Kemptown as part of Brighton and Hove, whatever the size of the job. We cover all 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
For rented flats close to Brighton station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Older homes across Kemptown may have coatings added during past renovations. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 7 miles of Kemptown; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too. Kemptown is within about a mile of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
Here we cover the BN2 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Your property could be on Abbey Road, Manor Road and Eastern Road, wherever it is in Kemptown. If your property is just outside Kemptown, we also cover Whitehawk (1 mile north-east), Carlton Hill (1 mile north-west), Hanover (1 mile north-west), Brighton (1 mile north-west) and West Hill (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Brighton and Hove (3 miles north-west), Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Withdean (3 miles north-west), Hangleton (4 miles north-west) and Patcham (4 miles north-west). Kemptown is among the bigger towns we cover in Brighton and Hove, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age.
Other landmarks nearby include Brighton Motor Museum (under half a mile south-west) and Churchill Square (1.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
- Local schools include St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School (under half a mile north) and Brighton Girls (1.7 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Saint George's Inn (under half a mile north-west)
Looking after things afterwards
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- File the test result and waste note
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Each different coating needs testing
- Photos help us quote
Things not to do
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
What we deal with in Kemptown
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, so they may start to flake.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Coatings already disturbed
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings before plastering
For a school such as St Mary's Hall, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Comparing quotes
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
Limits to be aware of
Worth knowing before booking:
- We need the room cleared
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Towns and villages near Kemptown
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Kemptown: your questions answered
Do textured ceilings in Kemptown homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do you cover Kemptown and the area around Brighton station?
Yes. Brighton station is about 1.3 miles north-west of Kemptown, and we cover both.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings do not contain asbestos. The only way to know is to test a sample.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
How we work
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a 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
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Clear the way to the work area
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Related guides
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note