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Asbestos Artex Removal in Peacehaven, East Sussex
Artex removal across Peacehaven and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Ceilings coming down
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Loft conversions and extensions
Artex removal near Peacehaven
Artex removal in Peacehaven
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 materials include coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and swirl patterns, and people normally contact us about coatings already disturbed and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed.
In a smaller place like Peacehaven, textured ceilings often show up when people renovate older family homes, and testing comes first. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Where
- Peacehaven (BN10, BN9)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Peacehaven: your questions answered
Is the Artex in my Peacehaven home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
Do you cover Peacehaven from London?
Peacehaven is about 49 miles from central London, well within our area.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
How do I get a quote?
Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both are options: the right choice depends on the room. We will advise room by room.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Can I stay at home while you work?
Usually you can use other rooms: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Typical Artex jobs in Peacehaven
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Older homes across Peacehaven may have coatings added during past renovations.
What your quote should include
- What paperwork you get
- Which areas and materials are covered
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
DIY and asbestos
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
How we price Artex removal
Our quotes take into account:
- How much waste there is
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Access to the area
- The quantity or area
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- An overall view
- Approximate dimensions
- The parking area
- Cracks or breaks
To get a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Afterwards
The surface is left ready for making good.
Once we are done:
- Give us room sizes
- Send photos of the coatings
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
What to avoid
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Step by step
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. We’ll tell you when we have finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Getting a price
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Related guides
Peacehaven properties and textured coatings
Peacehaven is about 5 miles west of Seaford, in East Sussex. We cover Peacehaven as part of East Sussex, whatever the size of the job. We work in all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 6 miles away.
A school like Peacehaven Community School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. If you’re refurbishing flats near Newhaven Town station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Peacehaven is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too. The coast is within about 5 miles of Peacehaven, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Artex jobs anywhere in BN10 and BN9 start with the postcode and some photos. That could mean a property on Starling Drive, Bramber Close and Greenfinch Road, wherever it is in Peacehaven. Being close to the A259, Peacehaven is easy for us to reach. We also carry out Artex jobs in Telscombe Cliffs (1 mile west), Telscombe (1 mile north-west), Piddinghoe (2 miles north-east), East Saltdean (2 miles west) and Newhaven (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (12 miles east), Seaford (5 miles east), Lewes (6 miles north), Hailsham (12 miles north-east), Uckfield (13 miles north) and Polegate (11 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Planet Earth Museum (2.1 miles east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (2.9 miles east). The countryside around Peacehaven includes Itford Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Peacehaven include Peacehaven Heights Primary School (under half a mile west)
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- We test before removal, 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
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
Nearby places to Peacehaven
Other services in Peacehaven
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site