Brighton and Hove · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Stanmer, Brighton and Hove
Any pre-2000 building in Stanmer may contain asbestos. We offer textured coating testing and removal.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Need Artex removal in Stanmer?
Artex removal near Stanmer
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Stanmer. People often contact us about ceilings before downlights go in and textured walls before a refit, including swirl patterns, textured walls and stipple finishes.
In a village like Stanmer, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Where
- Stanmer (BN1)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in Stanmer
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, so they may start to flake.
These are some of the things we deal with in Stanmer:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings before skimming
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Loft conversions and extensions
For a school such as Coldean Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Before you book anyone
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
Step by step
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces. The work area is kept clear while we are working.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Getting ready
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Dig out previous surveys
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Materials we deal with
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Also near Stanmer
Weighing up your options
A test before removal can save money: a clear result means normal methods. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why us?
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Covering London and the South East
Read how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Parking and access charges
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Material and condition
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- Where we could park
- Approximate dimensions
- Damaged areas
- A picture of the whole area
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Artex in Stanmer homes
Stanmer is about 3 miles north-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. In Stanmer, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We work in 30 places in Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
In older homes in Stanmer, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Falmer station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Stanmer is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too. Stanmer is within about 4 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Wherever your property is in BN1, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also cover Hollingbury (1 mile south-west), Moulsecoomb (2 miles south), Bevendean (2 miles south), Patcham (2 miles west) and Hollingdean (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Brighton (3 miles south-west), Brighton and Hove (4 miles south-west), Hove (4 miles south-west), Carlton Hill (3 miles south), Hanover (3 miles south) and West Hill (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Clayton Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Churchill Square (3.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Stanmer includes Ditchling Beacon and Ladies Mile.
- Schools near Stanmer include Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (0.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Ruby pub (0.8 miles south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include University of Sussex Library (0.6 miles south-east)
Your questions about Artex removal in Stanmer
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you work near Falmer station?
Yes, we cover Stanmer and the area towards Falmer station, about 0.8 miles south-east.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not until it’s been tested. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
For businesses and landlords in Stanmer
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Stanmer, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Good to know
A few things to be aware of:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other materials may need their own approach
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site