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Artex Removal in Lunsford's Cross
Artex removal in Lunsford's Cross and across East Sussex: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Loft conversions
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Artex removal in Lunsford's Cross
DIY and asbestos
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Asbestos waste can’t 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.
About our artex removal in Lunsford's Cross
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. People often contact us about ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and structural work through coated ceilings, including textured walls, Artex ceilings and stipple finishes.
Village homes like those in Lunsford's Cross have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Every job comes with paperwork, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Location
- Lunsford's Cross (TN39)
- Region
- East Sussex
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- 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
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Clear the way to the work area
- Mention any parking restrictions
How to get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Good to know
The usual limits are:
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- We need the room cleared
- Other materials may need their own approach
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
Materials, one by one
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Your questions about Artex removal in Lunsford's Cross
Do you cover small places like Lunsford's Cross?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you cover Lunsford's Cross from London?
Lunsford's Cross is about 49 miles from central London, well within our area.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
How can I get a price?
Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Is my textured ceiling in Lunsford's Cross asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings don’t contain asbestos. A test will tell you.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- How much there is
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How much waste there is
- What the material is and its state
Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
What to photograph
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Damaged areas
- An idea of size
- Visible markings
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Which option is right?
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why people choose us
- Domestic and commercial work
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Covering London and the South East
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Read how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Also near Lunsford's Cross
More for properties in Lunsford's Cross
Textured ceilings in Lunsford's Cross
Lunsford's Cross is about 2 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. If your Artex job is in Lunsford's Cross, let us know about access when you get in touch. Lunsford's Cross is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we work. We work right across the region, from Lunsford's Cross to Brighton (about 25 miles away).
If you are refurbishing flats near Collington station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Here we cover the TN39 postcode area. Lunsford's Cross sits on or near the A269, so mention parking if the property is on one. Neighbouring places we cover include Watermill (1 mile east), Russell's Green (1 mile west), Hooe Common (1 mile west), Ninfield (1 mile north-west) and Sidley (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles east), Hailsham (8 miles west), St Leonards (5 miles east), Polegate (9 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bexhill Hospital (2.1 miles south-east) and Herstmonceux Castle (4.4 miles west). Open spaces near Lunsford's Cross include Gillham Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Local schools include Bexhill High Academy (1.3 miles south-east)
Looking after things afterwards
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
Keeping things safe:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- File the test result and waste note
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Plan around the closed rooms
What to avoid
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site