East Sussex · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Old Town, East Sussex
Need Artex removal in Old Town? We cover Old Town and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings already disturbed
- Flaking textured ceilings
Artex removal for Old Town
Artex removal near Old Town
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole than to strip the coating. We will explain which suits your rooms. We often deal with swirl patterns, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard, and typical jobs are rented flats before redecoration and coatings already disturbed.
In a smaller place like Old Town, textured ceilings often show up when people renovate older family homes. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Where
- Old Town (BN21, BN20, BN22)
- County
- East Sussex
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What it might be made of
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
What affects the price in Old Town
When we quote, we look at:
- How much waste there is
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How easy it is to reach
- The number of samples or the size of the building
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Sending photos
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- A rough size or measurement
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A clear close-up
- Where we could park
Every job is quoted in writing. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
The process
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. We will tell you when we have finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Getting ready
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Ask for a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
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Artex removal around Old Town
Old Town is about 1 mile south-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Properties in Old Town range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Old Town is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 18 miles away.
If you’re refurbishing flats near Eastbourne station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Older homes across Old Town may have coatings added during past renovations. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 6 miles of Old Town; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too. Old Town is within about 2 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Wherever your property is in BN21, BN20 and BN22, Artex removal is available. Streets in the area include Love Lane, Mill Road and Greys Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. For properties just outside Old Town, we cover Upperton (1 mile east), Meads (1 mile south), Eastbourne (1 mile north-east), Holywell (1 mile south) and Ratton Village (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Hastings (15 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles north-east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (13 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Eastbourne District General Hospital (1 mile north) and Pevensey Castle (4.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include WMG Academy for Young Engineers (within half a mile south) and Motcombe Infants' School (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Lamb Inn (within half a mile east)
Options to consider in Old Town
Testing first can save a lot: a clear result means normal methods. Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why people choose us
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
Take a look at how we price jobs and the cost guide.
For landlords, agents and businesses
For managing agents and freeholders in Old Town, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
What we do and do not cover
A few things to be aware of:
- We need the room cleared
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
Where asbestos turns up
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, which can make them crumble.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings already disturbed
- Coatings damaged by leaks
For a school such as Gildredge House, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Comparing quotes
- Whether VAT is included
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- What category of work it is
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Looking after things afterwards
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Photos help us quote
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Clear the rooms before the work
What to avoid
Test before the builders arrive.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Old Town questions
Do you cover Old Town and the area around Eastbourne station?
Yes. Eastbourne station is about 0.7 miles east of Old Town, and we cover both.
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 work on commercial premises?
We do. Send us the details of the premises.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note