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Artex Removal in Old Heathfield
Artex removal across Old Heathfield, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Damaged or cracked coatings
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Landlords, managing agents and employers
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
How artex removal works in Old Heathfield
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. Whether it’s ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and structural work through coated ceilings, we cover swirl patterns, stipple finishes and textured walls and more.
Rural homes near Old Heathfield have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Where
- Old Heathfield (TN21)
- County
- East Sussex
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Old Heathfield
What else we do in Old Heathfield
Textured ceilings in Old Heathfield
Old Heathfield is about 7 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. In Old Heathfield, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We cover 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Old Heathfield to Brighton (20 miles away).
For a school such as Heathfield Community College, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. Parts of the High Weald National Landscape are within about 5 miles of Old Heathfield, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Artex jobs anywhere in TN21 start with the postcode and some photos. From School Hill and Church Street or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. If your property is just outside Old Heathfield, we also cover Cade Street (1 mile north), Sandy Cross (1 mile west), Heathfield (1 mile west), Broad Oak (1 mile north) and Warbleton (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also work in Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Lewes (13 miles south-west) and Hailsham (7 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Hellingly Hospital (5 miles south) and Old Castle (3.6 miles east). The countryside around Old Heathfield includes Selwyns Wood.
- Nearby schools include Parkside Community Primary School (0.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Star Inn (less than half a mile south)
What’s included, and what is not
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Common materials
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
Can I do it myself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
What it might be made of
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- How easy it is to reach
- How much there is
- Parking and access charges
- The number of samples or the size of the building
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Street parking nearby
- A clear close-up
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Cracks or breaks
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
Afterwards
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Test every different coating
- Photos help us quote
- Book your plasterer after removal
Don’ts
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Old Heathfield questions
Do older homes in Old Heathfield have asbestos?
If your home in Old Heathfield was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover small places like Old Heathfield?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both are options: the right choice depends on the room. We’ll recommend one for each room.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Choosing the right option
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Test first. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
How we work in Old Heathfield
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Across London and the South East
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Read how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Step by step
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Getting a price
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Related guides
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site