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Artex Removal in South Chailey
Artex removal in South Chailey and across East Sussex: textured coating testing and removal, with written paperwork.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Artex removal near South Chailey
Artex removal for South Chailey properties
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We will talk you through the options for your rooms in South Chailey. People often contact us about ceilings before skimming and coatings damaged by leaks, including coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and Artex ceilings.
In a village like South Chailey, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Area
- South Chailey (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
After we’ve finished in South Chailey
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Photos help us quote
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Keep pets away
What to avoid
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Towns and villages near South Chailey
What else we do in South Chailey
Questions from South Chailey
Do you come out to small villages like South Chailey?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you cover South Chailey from London?
We cover South Chailey, about 39 miles from central London.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Is my textured ceiling in South Chailey asbestos?
Not every coating does: many coatings are asbestos-free. Testing a sample is how you find out.
Where asbestos turns up
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
These come up again and again:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings before plastering
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
For rented flats close to Plumpton station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What your quote should include
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- The method and controls
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
Doing it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Duty holders and landlords in South Chailey
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Choosing the right option
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Why choose us
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- No removal until we know what it is
- Records for your files
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Read how we price jobs and the cost guide.
How it works
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, and keep the coating damp as we work. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Clear the way to the work area
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
How to get a quote
To get a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Helpful guides
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- Parking and access charges
- How much waste there is
- The quantity or area
- Material and condition
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.
Sending photos
Photos often save us a visit:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A picture of the whole area
- Visible markings
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
You’ll get a written quote. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
Artex removal around South Chailey
South Chailey is about 4 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. If your Artex job is in South Chailey, let us know about access when you get in touch. South Chailey is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we work. Our area stretches from South Chailey to Brighton (about 9 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Chailey School should already have records of any textured coatings. South Chailey is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of BN8. Local streets include Mill Brooks, Whitegates Close and Brickyard Lane; we cover every one. If your property is just outside South Chailey, we also cover South Street (1 mile north), Chiltington (1 mile south), Chailey (2 miles north-east), East Chiltington (2 miles south-west) and Plumpton Green (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Seaford (13 miles south-east), Lewes (4 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east), Uckfield (6 miles east) and Newhaven (11 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Lewes Castle (4.8 miles south) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (4.5 miles south). The countryside around South Chailey includes Blackcap and Malling Down.
- Local pubs include Swan Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
What we do and don’t cover
The usual limits are:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site