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Asbestos Artex Removal in Rodmell, East Sussex
Artex removal across Rodmell, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
Artex removal in Rodmell
The scope of Artex removal
Before booking, note that:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
About our artex removal in Rodmell
Planning a renovation in Rodmell with textured ceilings? Test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. We often deal with textured walls, stipple finishes and swirl patterns, and people typically contact us about flaking textured ceilings and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed.
Village homes like those in Rodmell have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Area
- Rodmell (BN7)
- County
- East Sussex
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Artex removal around Rodmell
Rodmell is about 3 miles south of Lewes, in East Sussex. We work across Rodmell and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Rodmell is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our area stretches from Rodmell to Brighton (6 miles away).
A school like Priory School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. For rented flats close to Southease station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 3 miles of Rodmell; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too. Rodmell is within about 6 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
Artex jobs anywhere in BN7 start with the postcode and some photos. Local streets include Mill Lane, Badgers Dene and The Paddocks; we cover every one. If your property is just outside Rodmell, we also cover Northease (1 mile north-west), Iford (1 mile north-west), Piddinghoe (2 miles south-east), Kingston near Lewes (2 miles north-west) and Telscombe (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-east), Lewes (3 miles north), Hailsham (11 miles east), Uckfield (10 miles north-east) and Newhaven (3 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lewes Castle (2.7 miles north) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (2.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Southerham Farm and Itford Hill.
- Other local spots include Southover Without (1.8 miles north)
Questions from Rodmell
Do you cover Rodmell from London?
We cover Rodmell, about 46 miles from central London.
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.
Is my textured ceiling in Rodmell asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings don’t contain asbestos. A test will tell you.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Do you cover Rodmell?
Yes, Rodmell is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
What it might be made of
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Duty holders and landlords in Rodmell
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
What it costs
Every quote reflects:
- The quantity or area
- The survey scope
- What the material is and its state
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Sending photos
A few photos can save a site visit:
- An overall view
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Cracks or breaks
Every job is quoted in writing. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Your options compared
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
How we work in Rodmell
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Work done to the regulations
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
After the job
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
A few practical points:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Each different coating needs testing
Avoid these
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Step by step
If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. The work area is kept clear while we’re working.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Getting ready
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Let us know where we can park
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Helpful guides
Typical Artex jobs in Rodmell
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights releases fibres.
Typical jobs in Rodmell include:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Loft conversions
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
If your home is one of the older properties in Rodmell, near St Peter's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
What your quote should include
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- What category of work it is
- Whether VAT is included
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More for properties in Rodmell
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site