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Asbestos Artex Removal in Salehurst, East Sussex
Looking for Artex removal in Salehurst? We cover Salehurst and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Flaking textured ceilings
Artex removal for Salehurst
Looking after things afterwards
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
To avoid problems in future:
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- File the test result and waste note
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Empty the rooms in advance
Avoid these
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Test before the builders arrive.
Artex removal for Salehurst properties
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We’ll talk you through the options for your rooms in Salehurst. Typical materials include swirl patterns, textured walls and coated ceiling roses, and people generally contact us about walls before tiling and rented flats before redecoration.
Rural homes near Salehurst have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Area
- Salehurst (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What it might be made of
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
Places near Salehurst
Other services in Salehurst
Should you do it yourself?
Asbestos waste cannot 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.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Your options compared
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why choose us
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Accredited laboratory results
- Domestic and commercial work
Read our prices page or our cost guide.
Duty holders and landlords in Salehurst
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
If you manage or own a block in Salehurst, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Salehurst questions
Is the Artex in my Salehurst home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do you cover Salehurst and the area around Robertsbridge station?
Yes, we cover Salehurst and the area towards Robertsbridge station, about 1 mile south-west.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
Can I stay at home while you work?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
The process
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. It helps if we can park nearby.
- 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
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Getting ready
- Dig out previous surveys
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Ask for a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Why people call us in Salehurst
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
For a school such as Salehurst Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, clearly stated
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- The scope of the job, in writing
- The documents you’ll receive
Limits to be aware of
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We need the room cleared
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials in Salehurst
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Textured ceilings in Salehurst
Salehurst is about 9 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Salehurst has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We work in 289 places in East Sussex. Our area stretches from Salehurst to Brighton (about 29 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Robertsbridge station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. If your home is one of the older properties in Salehurst, near The Parish Church of St Mary or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Parts of the High Weald National Landscape are within about 5 miles of Salehurst, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We carry out Artex jobs all over TN32 and the streets around it. Other places close to Salehurst we cover include Northbridge Street (1 mile west), Robertsbridge (1 mile south-west), John's Cross (2 miles south), Mountfield (3 miles south) and Oxley's Green (4 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (9 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-west), Crowborough (15 miles west), St Leonards (10 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Ticehurst House Hospital (5.6 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include Robertsbridge Community College (1.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Salehurst Halt Public House (within half a mile south)
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site