East Sussex · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Rye Foreign, East Sussex
Found something that might be asbestos in Rye Foreign? We provide removal of textured ceilings and walls, explained in plain English.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Asbestos help in Rye Foreign
After the job
The surface is left ready for making good.
Keeping things safe:
- File the test result and waste note
- Photos help us quote
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Empty the rooms in advance
Don’ts
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Artex removal near Rye Foreign
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. People often contact us about ceilings due for plastering or skimming and rented homes refurbished between tenants, including coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and coated plasterboard.
In a village like Rye Foreign, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. We only recommend work that’s needed.
- Area
- Rye Foreign (TN31)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Rye Foreign
More for properties in Rye Foreign
Why people call us in Rye Foreign
Many trades want a test result first.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Ceilings before plastering
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Loft conversions and extensions
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Rye station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Questions to ask before you book
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- What is not included
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
What affects the price in Rye Foreign
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The size of the job
- The type of material and its condition
- Location, parking and any London charges
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- How we’d reach it
- The parking area
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A wide shot showing where the material is
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Responsibilities for owners
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Rye Foreign, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
What’s included, and what isn’t
We are upfront about what’s included:
- 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’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Common materials
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
How it works
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Mention any damage before we arrive
How to get a quote
Each job is priced individually. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Textured ceilings in Rye Foreign
Rye Foreign is about 9 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. For Artex jobs in Rye Foreign, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. We work right across the region, from Rye Foreign to Canterbury (about 27 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. If your home is one of the older properties in Rye Foreign, near The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. The coast is within about 2 miles of Rye Foreign; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
Anywhere in TN31, Artex removal is available. Close by, we cover Iden (1 mile north-east), Playden (1 mile east), Houghton Green (2 miles east), Rye (2 miles south-east) and East Guldeford (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also work in Hastings (9 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles south-west), St Leonards (10 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (9 miles south-west), Belmont (9 miles south-west) and Hollington (9 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (1.9 miles south-east) and Ypres Tower (2 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Flatropers Wood.
- Nearby schools include Rye College (1.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Horse And Cart Inn (0.5 miles west)
Can I do it myself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Rye Foreign: your questions answered
Do you work near Rye station?
Yes. Rye station is about 1.7 miles south-east of Rye Foreign, and we cover both.
Do you come out to small villages like Rye Foreign?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
Do you work in Rye Foreign?
Yes, Rye Foreign is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many don’t. A test will tell you.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site