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Artex Removal in Rye
Buildings in Rye built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Walls before tiling
Artex removal near Rye
Artex removal in Rye
Planning a renovation in Rye with textured ceilings? Get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. We often deal with textured walls, coated plasterboard and Artex ceilings, and people normally contact us about extensions that cut into ceilings and ceilings before skimming.
Homes in places like Rye may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so each type needs testing. We only recommend work that’s needed.
- Location
- Rye (TN31)
- County
- East Sussex
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Textured ceilings in Rye
Rye is about 9 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We cover Rye as part of East Sussex, for Artex jobs of every size. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Rye, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. For a school such as Rye Community Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. Rye is within about a mile of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
Here we cover the TN31 postcode area. From Market Road, High Street and Market Street or a nearby road, the process is the same. Being close to the A259 and A268, Rye is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Playden (1 mile north), East Guldeford (1 mile north-east), Rye Harbour (1 mile south-east), Houghton Green (1 mile north) and Rye Foreign (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (9 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south-west), St Leonards (10 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (9 miles south-west), Belmont (9 miles south-west) and Hollington (10 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Ypres Tower (under half a mile east) and Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (within half a mile east). Open spaces near Rye include Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Rye College (within half a mile north)
- Places of worship nearby include St Anthony of Padua Church (within half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Old Bell Inn (under half a mile south-west)
What happens
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- 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
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the work area
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Let us know where we can park
Ask for a quote
Each job is priced individually. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Common questions in Rye
Do older homes in Rye have asbestos?
If your home in Rye was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Rye from London?
We cover Rye, about 52 miles from central London.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings usually are not licensed.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
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Choosing the right option
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
How we work in Rye
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Clear advice on your options
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Accredited laboratory results
See how we quote or published price ranges.
Limits to be aware of
The usual limits are:
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
What happens next
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with a consignment note.
After we have finished:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Give us room sizes
- Keep pets out of the work area
- File the test result and waste note
Avoid these
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Typical Artex jobs in Rye
Older coatings are often painted over many times, so age is hard to judge.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings coming down
If you are refurbishing a rental near Rye station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What your quote should include
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- The method and controls
- The scope of the job, in writing
DIY and asbestos
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note