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Artex Removal in Steel Cross
Any pre-2000 building in Steel Cross may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers textured coating testing and removal.
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Asbestos help in Steel Cross
Choosing the right option
A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
How we work in Steel Cross
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Work done to the regulations
- Quotes that spell out the scope
See how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Artex removal for Steel Cross properties
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole than to strip the coating. We will talk you through the options for your rooms in Steel Cross. Typical jobs include coatings damaged by leaks and coatings in the way of electrical work, involving coated ceiling roses, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns.
Rural homes near Steel Cross have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Area
- Steel Cross (TN6)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- 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
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Getting ready
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Find any old asbestos reports
Getting a price
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
Helpful guides
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
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.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Steel Cross
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding, dry scraping or drilling releases fibres.
These come up again and again:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings scraped during DIY
A school like Beacon Academy should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
What to look for in a quote
- The scope of the job, in writing
- What paperwork you get
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
The scope of Artex removal
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
What it might be made of
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
Common questions in Steel Cross
Could my house in Steel Cross contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
How can I get a price?
Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote once we know what it contains.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Artex in Steel Cross homes
Steel Cross is about 1 mile north-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Properties in Steel Cross range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Steel Cross is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our area stretches from Steel Cross to Crawley (16 miles away).
For rented flats close to Crowborough station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. In older homes in Steel Cross, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Parts of the High Weald National Landscape are within about 5 miles of Steel Cross, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the TN6 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Hindleap Avenue, Payne Close and Vachery Street or a nearby road, we can help. We also carry out Artex jobs in Boarshead (1 mile north), Crowborough (1 mile south-west), Jarvis Brook (1 mile south), Marden's Hill (2 miles west) and Friar's Gate (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also work in Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (14 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south-west), South Malling (15 miles south-west), Heathfield (7 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Crowborough Country Park.
- Local schools include Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Boars Head Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
Towns and villages near Steel Cross
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Looking after things afterwards
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
Going forward:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Keep the results and paperwork
Avoid these
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Doing it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
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