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Artex Removal for South Malling
Any pre-2000 building in South Malling may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers textured coating testing and removal.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
Need Artex removal in South Malling?
Artex removal around South Malling
South Malling is about 1 mile north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Anywhere in South Malling, just send the postcode. South Malling is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we work. Our area stretches from South Malling to Brighton (7 miles away).
Older homes across South Malling may have coatings added during past renovations. A school like South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. South Malling is within about a mile of the South Downs National Park; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We cover Artex jobs across BN7 and BN8 and the streets around it. Local streets include Lee Road, New Road and Mill Road; we cover every one. South Malling is on the A26 and A2029, which makes it simple to get to. Nearby, we also cover Lewes (1 mile south-west), Cliffe (1 mile south-east), Southover (1 mile south), Hamsey (1 mile north) and Offham (1 mile north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (6 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include St John under the Castle Lewes (less than half a mile south-west) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.6 miles east). The countryside around South Malling includes Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.
- Nearby schools include Lewes Old Grammar School (0.6 miles south-west) and Priory School (0.8 miles south)
- Local pubs include Elephant and Castle pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Artex removal for South Malling properties
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in South Malling, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. Typical materials include coated ceiling roses, stipple finishes and swirl patterns, and typical jobs are rented homes refurbished between tenants and flaking textured ceilings.
Homes in areas like South Malling may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so each type needs testing. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Where
- South Malling (BN7, BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
More for properties in South Malling
Common questions in South Malling
Could my house in South Malling contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in South Malling can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many don’t. A test will tell you.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Do you cover South Malling?
Yes, we do: our area includes South Malling and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Materials we deal with
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
How it works
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
How to get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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For businesses and landlords in South Malling
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The number of samples or the size of the building
Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Helping us quote
When you send photos, these help most:
- Cracks or breaks
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Labels, if any
- How we’d reach it
Every job is quoted in writing. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
Your options compared
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 usually better. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
What you get
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Reports and results you can share
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
See our prices page and our cost guide.
Why people call us in South Malling
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some included a little chrysotile.
These come up again and again:
- Ceilings before skimming
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
If you are refurbishing flats near Lewes station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Questions to ask before you book
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Whether the job needs notifying
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
Good to know
Before you book, note that:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
What we deal with
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
Should you do it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site