East Sussex · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Northease, East Sussex
Any pre-2000 building in Northease may contain asbestos. We offer removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Walls before tiling
Need Artex removal in Northease?
About our artex removal in Northease
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. Typical jobs include ceilings before downlights go in and textured walls before a refit, involving swirl patterns, stipple finishes and textured walls.
Rural homes near Northease have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Location
- Northease (BN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there’s no confusion.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a 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
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Getting a price
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
After the job
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- File the test result and waste note
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Test every different coating
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
Avoid these
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
What else we do in Northease
Artex in Northease homes
Northease is about 3 miles south of Lewes, in East Sussex. Northease has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 6 miles away.
For rented flats close to Southease station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. If your home is one of the older properties in Northease, near St Peter's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Northease is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Wherever your property is in BN7, Artex removal is available. If your property is just outside Northease, we also cover Rodmell (1 mile south-east), Iford (1 mile north-west), Kingston near Lewes (2 miles north-west), Southover (2 miles north) and Cliffe (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Uckfield (10 miles north-east), Newhaven (4 miles south-east) and Peacehaven (3 miles south).
A little further out are Planet Earth Museum (3.5 miles south-east) and Lewes Castle (2.2 miles north). Open spaces near Northease include Southerham Farm and Itford Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Southover Without (1.4 miles north-east)
Limits to be aware of
A few things to be aware of:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials in Northease
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
Options to consider in Northease
Skimming over Artex avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it smooth first, and it remains in place. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why people choose us
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Work done to the regulations
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
Read how we quote or published price ranges.
DIY and asbestos
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Questions from Northease
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you come out to small villages like Northease?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Is my textured ceiling in Northease asbestos?
Not every coating does: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. Testing a sample is how you find out.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but don’t sand it first, and record that it’s there.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
If you manage or own a block in Northease, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Materials, one by one
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Where asbestos turns up
Older coatings are often painted over many times, so age is hard to judge.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings already disturbed
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
A school like Priory School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Comparing quotes
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site