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Asbestos Artex Removal in Preston, Brighton and Hove
Artex removal in Preston, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Loft conversions
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Asbestos help in Preston
About our artex removal in Preston
For an asbestos coating, the room is sealed, the coating kept wet and nothing sanded or dry-scraped. We often deal with swirl patterns, coated plasterboard and coated ceiling roses, and typical jobs are coatings damaged by leaks and extensions that cut into ceilings.
In towns and villages like Preston, textured ceilings are a common renovation find, and testing comes first. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Location
- Preston (BN1, BN3, BN88)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Towns and villages near Preston
Step by step
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and 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
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Ask for a quote
Each job is priced individually. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
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Preston questions
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.
Do you cover Preston from London?
We cover Preston, about 45 miles from central London.
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.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
You can, if it’s intact: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
Do you work in flats?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
How we price Artex removal
When we quote, we look at:
- The quantity or area
- Disposal costs
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How easy it is to reach
Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- Approximate dimensions
- Damaged areas
- A close-up from a safe distance
- An overall view
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
What happens next
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Test every different coating
- File the test result and waste note
- Send photos of the coatings
Don’ts
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
What’s included, and what is not
A few things to be aware of:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Weighing up your options
Plastering over it avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and it remains in place. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
What you get
- Clear written quotes
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
Artex in Preston homes
Preston is about 1 mile north-west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Wherever your property is in Preston, tell us the postcode and what you need. Preston is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove we cover.
If you are refurbishing a rental near Preston Park station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. In older homes in Preston, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Preston is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. Preston is within about 2 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
We cover Artex jobs across the BN1, BN3 and BN88 postcode area and the streets around it. From Home Road, Bates Road and Loder Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. You’ll find Preston on the A23, which makes it simple to get to. Nearby, we also cover Withdean (1 mile north), Prestonville (1 mile south), Hollingdean (1 mile east), Seven Dials (1 mile south) and West Hill (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Saltdean (6 miles south-east), East Saltdean (6 miles south-east), Roedean (3 miles south-east), Rottingdean (4 miles south-east) and Ovingdean (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Churchill Square (1.5 miles south) and Brighton Transport Museum (0.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Newmarket Hill and Ladies Mile.
- Schools near Preston include Dorothy Stringer High School (under half a mile north-east) and Varndean College (0.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Crown and Anchor Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Materials, one by one
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Where asbestos turns up
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
In older properties, we often see:
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Walls before tiling
- Structural work through coated ceilings
For a school such as St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, clearly stated
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site