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Artex Removal for Telham
Buildings in Telham built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer Artex removal, with testing first.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Artex removal in Telham
How artex removal works in Telham
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, across Telham. People often contact us about ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and landlord refurbishments, involving coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and stipple finishes.
In areas like Telham, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Area
- Telham (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Weighing up your options
A test before removal can save money: a clear result means normal methods. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
How we work in Telham
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Reports and results you can share
- Accredited laboratory results
Take a look at how we price jobs or published price ranges.
Towns and villages near Telham
Other services in Telham
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Telham
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so testing is the only way to know.
In older properties, we often see:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Landlord refurbishments
Non-domestic buildings like Claverham Community College should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Questions to ask before you book
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What category of work it is
How it works
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and the room stays closed. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Tell us about parking and access
Ask for a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Duty holders and landlords in Telham
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Telham must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
The scope of Artex removal
To be clear about the scope:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
Afterwards
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Keep pets away
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Empty the rooms in advance
Don’ts
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
What affects the price in Telham
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How much waste there is
- How much there is
- How easy it is to reach
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- The parking area
- A picture of the whole area
- A close-up from a safe distance
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
FAQs for Telham
Is the Artex in my Telham home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do you cover Telham from London?
Telham is about 49 miles from central London, well within our area.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is normally needed.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Telham properties and textured coatings
Telham is about 4 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Telham is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Telham to Brighton (28 miles away).
For rented flats close to Battle station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. In older homes in Telham, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Telham is within about 5 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the TN33 postcode area. From Hastings Road, Starr's Green Lane and Starrs Mead or a nearby road, we can help. Telham is on the A2100, so it’s easy for us to reach. For properties just outside Telham, we cover Kent Street (2 miles east), Sedlescombe (2 miles north-east), Whatlington (2 miles north), Westfield (3 miles east) and Swaile's Green (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Hastings (4 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles south-east) and Polegate (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Hastings Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Nortons Farm Museum (1.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Telham includes Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Local pubs include The Black Horse Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site