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Artex Removal for Silverhill
Artex removal in Silverhill: removal of textured ceilings and walls. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Artex removal in Silverhill
Weighing up your options
A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
What you get
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Artex removal in Silverhill
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through, which is why testing first matters in Silverhill. We often deal with stipple finishes, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard, and typical jobs are loft conversions and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights.
Homes in towns and villages like Silverhill may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so each type needs testing. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- Silverhill (TN38, TN37, TN34)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How much there is
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Visible markings
- An idea of size
- How we’d reach it
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
What happens next
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
Keeping things safe:
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Send photos of the coatings
- Keep pets out of the work area
What to avoid
Test before the builders arrive.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Can I do it myself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Where asbestos turns up
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings before plastering
If you are refurbishing a rental near St Leonards Warrior Square station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What to look for in a quote
- The method and controls
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
What it might be made of
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Towns and villages near Silverhill
Your questions about Artex removal in Silverhill
Is the Artex in my Silverhill home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
How far is Silverhill from London?
Silverhill is about 52 miles from central London, well within our area.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
How do I get a quote?
Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
What happens
If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible and bagged or wrapped. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Let us know if something’s broken
Getting a price
For 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.
Helpful guides
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Artex in Silverhill homes
Silverhill is about 1 mile west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Silverhill is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Silverhill is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We work right across the region, from Silverhill to Brighton (30 miles away).
A school like Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. Older homes across Silverhill may have coatings added during past renovations. Silverhill is within about 2 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Artex jobs anywhere in TN38, TN37 and TN34 start with the postcode and some photos. From Duke Road, Vale Road and Drury Lane or a nearby road, the process is the same. Neighbouring places we cover include Hastings (1 mile east), Hollington (1 mile north-west), St Leonards (1 mile south), Blacklands (1 mile east) and St Helen's (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles west), Hailsham (13 miles west), Polegate (14 miles west), Old Town (14 miles south-west) and Heathfield (15 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (1.3 miles south-east) and The True Crime Museum (1.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Silverhill include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Nearby schools include William Parker Sports College (0.9 miles north-east) and University School (1 mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Duke pub (under half a mile north)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site