East Sussex · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Ripe, East Sussex
Artex removal across Ripe, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings coming down
- Loft conversions
Need Artex removal in Ripe?
About our artex removal in Ripe
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. Whether it’s loft conversions and extensions and ceilings coming down, we deal with swirl patterns, coated plasterboard and Artex ceilings and more.
In a village like Ripe, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Location
- Ripe (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Textured ceilings in Ripe
Ripe is about 5 miles west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Properties in Ripe range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Ripe is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we work. We work right across the region, from Ripe to Brighton (about 12 miles away).
Older homes across Ripe may have coatings added during past renovations. Ripe is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
For Artex jobs in BN8, just send the postcode and a few photos. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Carriage Mews, Channers Lane and Church Lane or the roads around them, wherever it is in Ripe. We also carry out Artex jobs in Selmeston (2 miles south), Wickstreet (2 miles south-east), Laughton (2 miles north), Golden Cross (2 miles north-east) and Berwick (2 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as Eastbourne (8 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south), Lewes (6 miles west), Hailsham (5 miles east) and Crowborough (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Hellingly Hospital Railway (5.1 miles east) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Firle Beacon.
- Local pubs include Lamb Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Where asbestos turns up
Older coatings are often painted over many times, so age is hard to judge.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
For rented flats close to Berwick (Sussex) station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Comparing quotes
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- What category of work it is
- The method and controls
- If the price includes VAT
Afterwards
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Photos help us quote
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Test every different coating
- Give us room sizes
Things not to do
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Which option is right?
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Why us?
- Clear advice on your options
- Reports and results you can share
- Across London and the South East
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
What’s included, and what is not
A few things to be aware of:
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Other materials may need their own approach
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
A closer look at the materials
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
How it works
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Getting a price
Every job is quoted in writing. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
Helpful guides
FAQs for Ripe
Do you cover Ripe and the area around Berwick (Sussex) station?
Yes. Berwick (Sussex) station is about 2.2 miles south-east of Ripe, and we cover both.
Is asbestos common in Ripe homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Ripe can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
How much does Artex removal cost in Ripe?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote after testing.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
Is my textured ceiling in Ripe asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings do not contain asbestos. A test will tell you.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Responsibilities for owners
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
If you manage or own a block in Ripe, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site