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Asbestos Artex Removal in Newhaven, East Sussex
Artex removal for Newhaven: removal of textured ceilings and walls. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Loft conversions and extensions
Artex removal in Newhaven
Why people call us in Newhaven
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
These are some of the things we deal with in Newhaven:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Loft conversions
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
In older homes in Newhaven, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Comparing quotes
- The documents you will receive
- Whether VAT is included
- What is not included
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
About our artex removal in Newhaven
For an asbestos coating, the room is sealed, the coating kept wet and nothing sanded or dry-scraped, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. Typical materials include coated plasterboard, swirl patterns and Artex ceilings, and people usually contact us about structural work through coated ceilings and loft conversions.
In Newhaven, textured walls turn up as well as ceilings. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Area
- Newhaven (BN9)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Weighing up your options
A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
How we work in Newhaven
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Domestic and commercial work
- Covering London and the South East
Take a look at how we price jobs and our cost guide.
A closer look at the materials
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- How many samples are needed
- How easy it is to reach
- The category of work
- The type of material and its condition
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Photos that help
What to photograph:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Street parking nearby
- An overall view
- How we’d reach it
Every job is quoted in writing. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
Textured ceilings in Newhaven
Newhaven is about 8 miles east of Brighton, in East Sussex. Newhaven is within our East Sussex area, for Artex jobs of every size. We work in 289 places in East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 8 miles away.
A school like UTC@Harbourside should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. If you are refurbishing a rental near Newhaven Town station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 5 miles of Newhaven; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too. The coast is within about 3 miles of Newhaven; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
We carry out Artex jobs all over BN9 and the streets around it. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as High Street, Station Road and Dacre Road or the roads around them. With the A26 and A259 close by, Newhaven is easy for us to reach. We also carry out Artex jobs in Denton (1 mile north-east), South Heighton (1 mile north), Piddinghoe (1 mile north-west), Tide Mills (1 mile south-east) and Norton (2 miles east). We also cover nearby towns such as Eastbourne (10 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-east), Lewes (6 miles north), Hailsham (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (12 miles north) and Telscombe (3 miles west). As one of the bigger places in East Sussex, Newhaven has buildings from every era.
Nearby you will also find Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (1.2 miles south-east) and Newhaven Museum (0.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Itford Hill.
- Local schools include Harbour Primary and Nursery School (less than half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Ship Hotel (under half a mile north)
After we have finished in Newhaven
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
Keeping things safe:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Photos help us quote
- Test every different coating
- Clear the rooms before the work
Avoid these
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
What’s included, and what isn’t
A few things to be aware of:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- We need the room cleared
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Common materials
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
The process
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Before we arrive
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Let us know where we can park
- Mention any damage before we arrive
How to get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Newhaven: your questions answered
Do older homes in Newhaven have asbestos?
Any home in Newhaven built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not until it’s been tested. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional.
Should you do it yourself?
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.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Also near Newhaven
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site