East Sussex · England
Artex Removal in Sidley
Artex removal in Sidley, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Need Artex removal in Sidley?
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
How artex removal works in Sidley
Planning a renovation in Sidley with textured ceilings? Get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. Typical materials include swirl patterns, textured walls and Artex ceilings, and people usually contact us about coatings in the way of electrical work and textured walls before a refit.
In Sidley, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so test each different coating. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Area
- Sidley (TN39, TN40)
- County
- East Sussex
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Weighing up your options
Test, leave, cover or remove? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is typically better. Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
What you get
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Across London and the South East
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Records for your files
See how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Artex removal around Sidley
Sidley is about 1 mile north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Wherever your property is in Sidley, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we will quote. We work in 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 26 miles away.
For a school such as All Saints Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. In older homes in Sidley, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. The coast is within about 5 miles of Sidley, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of TN39 and TN40. Local streets include Mayo Lane, Bank Road and North Road; we cover every one. With the A2691 close by, Sidley is simple for us to get to. For properties just outside Sidley, we cover Bexhill-on-Sea (1 mile south), Watermill (1 mile north), Lunsford's Cross (2 miles north-west), Russell's Green (3 miles north-west) and Hooe Common (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (4 miles east), Hailsham (9 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles east), Polegate (10 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bexhill Hospital (0.7 miles south) and Bexhill Costume And Social History Museum (1.2 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Senlac Hill and Gillham Wood.
- Nearby schools include Bexhill High Academy (0.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include The New Inn (within half a mile south-east)
Towns and villages near Sidley
Other services in Sidley
Typical Artex jobs in Sidley
Many trades want a test result first.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Walls before tiling
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Coatings already disturbed
If you are refurbishing a rental near Bexhill station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Which areas and materials are covered
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
Sidley questions
Is the Artex in my Sidley home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
Do you cover Sidley from London?
Sidley is about 51 miles from central London, well within our area.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both work; it depends on the room. We’ll advise for each room.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not every coating does: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. A sample test tells you which you have.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
How it works
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. The work area is kept clear while we are working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- 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
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the work area
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
How to get a quote
You will get a written quote. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
Helpful guides
What we do and don’t cover
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- We need the room cleared
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
What happens next
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, so future work is planned properly.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- File the test result and waste note
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep pets away
- Test every different coating
Don’ts
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
What affects the price in Sidley
What drives the price:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Material and condition
- Licensed or non-licensed
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Visible markings
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site