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Artex Removal in Shover's Green
Artex removal in Shover's Green, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Need Artex removal in Shover's Green?
Artex removal near Shover's Green
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, across Shover's Green. People often contact us about structural work through coated ceilings and walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit, involving coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and textured walls.
In towns and villages like Shover's Green, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- Shover's Green (TN5)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Shover's Green: your questions answered
Is asbestos common in Shover's Green homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Shover's Green may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then get advice.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
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.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Either can work: the right choice depends on the room. We’ll advise room by room.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
After we have finished in Shover's Green
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Each different coating needs testing
What to avoid
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Test before the builders arrive.
Materials, one by one
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which does not change what’s underneath.
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Typical Artex jobs in Shover's Green
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Walls before tiling
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings before skimming
Non-domestic buildings like Uplands Community College should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Before booking anyone
- The documents you will receive
- The method and controls
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
Limits to be aware of
A few things to be aware of:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials in Shover's Green
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Artex removal around Shover's Green
Shover's Green is about 7 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. Shover's Green is within our East Sussex area, for Artex jobs of every size. We cover 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Shover's Green to Crawley (about 24 miles away).
Older homes across Shover's Green may have coatings added during past renovations. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Stonegate station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Parts of the High Weald National Landscape are within about 2 miles of Shover's Green, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Artex jobs anywhere in TN5 start with the postcode and some photos. With the B2099 close by, Shover's Green is simple for us to get to. We also carry out Artex jobs in Wallcrouch (1 mile east), Birchett's Green (1 mile north-east), Stonegate (1 mile south-east), Wadhurst (2 miles north-west) and Pell Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Hastings (15 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south), Crowborough (8 miles west), Uckfield (13 miles south-west) and Heathfield (7 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Scotney Castle (3.6 miles north-east) and Ticehurst House Hospital (1.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
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Step by step
Our team wears protective equipment, and keep the room closed while we work. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
How to get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Should you do it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Responsibilities for owners
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- Material and condition
- How much there is
- Disposal costs
- The survey scope
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Sending photos
For a quick quote, include:
- The access route
- Approximate dimensions
- Cracks or breaks
- A picture of the whole area
Each job is priced individually. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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