East Sussex · England
Artex Removal in Maresfield
Any pre-2000 building in Maresfield may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers Artex removal, with testing first.
- Ceilings coming down
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Artex removal near Maresfield
Artex removal in Maresfield
Planning a renovation in Maresfield with textured ceilings? Test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. From loft conversions and extensions and coatings damaged by DIY, we deal with coated ceiling roses, textured walls and stipple finishes.
In places like Maresfield, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Every job comes with paperwork, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Where
- Maresfield (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
These are some of the things we deal with in Maresfield:
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings already disturbed
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
In older homes in Maresfield, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Questions to ask before booking
- What category of work it is
- Whether VAT is included
- How fibres will be kept down
- Any exclusions
Places near Maresfield
More for properties in Maresfield
Materials we deal with
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
After the job
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
To avoid problems in future:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Each different coating needs testing
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Book your plasterer after removal
What to avoid
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Artex removal around Maresfield
Maresfield is about 2 miles north of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Properties in Maresfield range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We work in 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Maresfield to Crawley (about 14 miles away).
For rented flats close to Uckfield station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. A school like Bonners CofE School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. Parts of the High Weald National Landscape are within about 8 miles of Maresfield, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Wherever your property is in TN22, we can help with Artex removal. Streets in the area include High Street, Robian Close and Batts Bridge Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Other places close to Maresfield we cover include Budlett's Common (1 mile south-east), Down Street (1 mile west), Ridgewood (3 miles south), Little Horsted (3 miles south) and Newick (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north-east), Newhaven (14 miles south) and Peacehaven (14 miles south).
A little further out are Tickerage Castle (3.4 miles south-east) and Uckfield Community Hospital (2.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.
- Schools near Maresfield include Uckfield College (1.8 miles south-east)
What we do and do not cover
A few things to be aware of:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
Your options compared
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Why people choose us
- Clear advice on your options
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
FAQs for Maresfield
Do you cover Maresfield and the area around Uckfield station?
Yes, we cover Maresfield and the area towards Uckfield station, about 2 miles south.
Do you cover small places like Maresfield?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Either can work: the right choice depends on the room. We’ll recommend one for each room.
Do you work in Maresfield?
We do: our area includes Maresfield and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos for a quote.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job.
The process
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- 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
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the work area
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Mention any parking restrictions
How to get a quote
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
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Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Travel and parking
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Licensed or non-licensed
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, because the material is clear.
What to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- An idea of size
- Street parking nearby
- An overall view
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Doing it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site