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Asbestos Artex Removal in St Leonards, East Sussex
Found something that might be asbestos in St Leonards? We provide Artex removal, with testing first, explained in plain English.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Artex removal for St Leonards
St Leonards: your questions answered
Do you cover St Leonards from London?
We cover St Leonards, about 53 miles from central London.
Is asbestos common in St Leonards homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
How can I get a price?
Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is typically needed.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Artex removal near St Leonards
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. Testing a sample tells you, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. People often contact us about coatings in the way of electrical work and ceilings coming down, including swirl patterns, coated plasterboard and Artex ceilings.
In a town like St Leonards, textured ceilings turn up in houses from the 1960s to the 1990s. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- St Leonards (TN38, TN37, TN34)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The scope of Artex removal
What’s in and what’s out:
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Other materials may need their own approach
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
St Leonards properties and textured coatings
St Leonards is about 1 mile south-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. In St Leonards, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. St Leonards is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our area stretches from St Leonards to Brighton (30 miles away).
For rented flats close to St Leonards Warrior Square station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. For a school such as St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. The coast is within about 2 miles of St Leonards, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the TN38, TN37 and TN34 postcode area. Streets in the area include Sea Road, Fern Road and Dane Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. You’ll find St Leonards on the A259 and A2102, which makes it simple to get to. Close by, we cover Silverhill (1 mile north), Hastings (1 mile north-east), America Ground (1 mile east), Bulverhythe (1 mile west) and Hollington (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also work in Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles west), Hailsham (13 miles west), Polegate (13 miles west), Old Town (14 miles south-west) and Heathfield (15 miles north-west). St Leonards is one of the larger places we cover in East Sussex, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age.
Other landmarks nearby include Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (1.2 miles east) and Conquest Hospital (2.2 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Schools near St Leonards include The St Leonards Academy (0.8 miles west) and University School (0.9 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Horse And Groom Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
For businesses and landlords in St Leonards
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Materials we deal with
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Your options compared
A test before removal can save money: a clear result means normal methods. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
What you get
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Step by step
We bag and label the waste as we work, for disposal at a permitted site. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking and access
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Getting a price
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will recommend the right option.
Helpful guides
Can I do it myself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
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Looking after things afterwards
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Some practical advice:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- File the test result and waste note
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
Don’ts
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Test before the builders arrive.
Typical Artex jobs in St Leonards
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings already disturbed
- Landlord refurbishments
In older homes in St Leonards, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Before booking anyone
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site