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Asbestos Artex Removal in Stone Cross, East Sussex
Looking for Artex removal in Stone Cross? We cover Stone Cross and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Get a quote for Stone Cross
Textured ceilings in Stone Cross
Stone Cross is about 2 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Homes, landlords and businesses in Stone Cross contact us for Artex jobs about all kinds of jobs. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 19 miles away.
In older homes in Stone Cross, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. For rented flats close to Pevensey & Westham station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Stone Cross is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too. Stone Cross is within about 4 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Here we cover the BN24 postcode area. Streets in the area include Millers Keep, Geering Road and Nutley Mill Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Close by, we cover Blackness (1 mile north-west), Hankham (1 mile north), Willingdon (2 miles south-west), Lower Willingdon (2 miles west) and Polegate (2 miles west). We also cover nearby towns such as Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (13 miles west), Hailsham (4 miles north-west) and St Leonards (11 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Pevensey Court House Museum And Gaol (1.6 miles east). The countryside around Stone Cross includes Combe Hill.
- Local schools include Causeway School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile west)
About our artex removal in Stone Cross
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 ceilings due to be knocked through or removed and coatings damaged by leaks, including coated plasterboard, Artex ceilings and textured walls.
In a smaller place like Stone Cross, textured ceilings often show up when people renovate older family homes. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Area
- Stone Cross (BN24)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Clear the way to the work area
- Dig out previous surveys
Ask for a quote
You will get a written quote. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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What it might be made of
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Stone Cross
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so testing is the only way to know.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Loft conversions
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings before skimming
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
For a school such as Stone Cross School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
What your quote should include
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
What happens next
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Once we are done:
- File the test result and waste note
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Clear the rooms before the work
What to avoid
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Options to consider in Stone Cross
Skimming over Artex avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it smooth first, and it remains in place. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why choose us
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Reports and results you can share
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Clear written quotes
Read how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Places near Stone Cross
What else we do in Stone Cross
What we do and don’t cover
A few things to be aware of:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Stone Cross
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
How we price Artex removal
The cost depends on:
- The quantity or area
- Disposal costs
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Location, parking and any London charges
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Helping us quote
Photos often save us a visit:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A close-up from a safe distance
- The parking area
- Visible markings
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Questions from Stone Cross
Do you cover Stone Cross and the area around Pevensey & Westham station?
Yes, we cover Stone Cross and the area towards Pevensey & Westham station, about 1.3 miles east.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
How much does Artex removal cost in Stone Cross?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. You will get available dates with the quote.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Stone Cross, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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