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Asbestos Artex Removal in Telscombe Cliffs, East Sussex
Artex removal across Telscombe Cliffs, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Damaged or cracked coatings
Asbestos help in Telscombe Cliffs
Artex removal near Telscombe Cliffs
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. Testing a sample tells you, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. We often deal with stipple finishes, Artex ceilings and textured walls, and people generally contact us about ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and flaking textured ceilings.
In areas like Telscombe Cliffs, textured ceilings are a common renovation find, and testing comes first. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Where
- Telscombe Cliffs (BN10)
- Region
- East Sussex
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking and access
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
How to get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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After the job
Share the paperwork with your trades.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Photos help us quote
What to avoid
Test before the builders arrive.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials in Telscombe Cliffs
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Telscombe Cliffs, 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.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Artex in Telscombe Cliffs homes
Telscombe Cliffs is about 3 miles west of Newhaven, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Telscombe Cliffs, just send the postcode, and we will quote. Telscombe Cliffs is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we work. Our area stretches from Telscombe Cliffs to Brighton (about 6 miles away).
A school like Telscombe Cliffs Community Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. Older homes across Telscombe Cliffs may have coatings added during past renovations. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 6 miles of Telscombe Cliffs, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. Telscombe Cliffs is within about 6 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
We carry out Artex jobs all over BN10. From Park Avenue, Ambleside Avenue and Park View Rise or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. For properties just outside Telscombe Cliffs, we cover Telscombe (1 mile north), Peacehaven (1 mile east), East Saltdean (1 mile west), Saltdean (1 mile west) and Piddinghoe (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also work in Eastbourne (13 miles east), Seaford (5 miles east), Lewes (5 miles north), Hailsham (12 miles east), Uckfield (13 miles north-east) and Newhaven (3 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Planet Earth Museum (2.8 miles east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (3.7 miles east). Open spaces near Telscombe Cliffs include Itford Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Peacehaven Community School (0.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Smugglers Rest pub (0.6 miles west)
Doing it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Telscombe Cliffs: your questions answered
How far is Telscombe Cliffs from London?
Telscombe Cliffs is about 49 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work near Newhaven Town station?
Yes, we cover Telscombe Cliffs and the area towards Newhaven Town station, about 2.9 miles east.
Do you work in Telscombe Cliffs?
Yes. We cover Telscombe Cliffs and the surrounding area as part of East Sussex. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it first, and record that it’s there.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. Often you can stay in other rooms.
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which does not change what’s underneath.
Weighing up your options
Test, leave, cover or remove? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is usually better. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why people choose us
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Work done to the regulations
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Accredited laboratory results
Take a look at our prices page and published price ranges.
What it costs
What drives the price:
- The type of material and its condition
- Access to the area
- How much waste there is
- The size of the job
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Visible markings
- An overall view
- Cracks or breaks
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site