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Artex Removal for Telscombe
Artex removal for properties in Telscombe and East Sussex: textured coating testing and removal, with written paperwork.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Landlord refurbishments
- Structural work through coated ceilings
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For landlords, agents and businesses
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
If your business premises in Telscombe were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
How artex removal works in Telscombe
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Typical jobs include textured walls before a refit and flaking textured ceilings, including Artex ceilings, swirl patterns and coated ceiling roses.
In towns and villages like Telscombe, textured ceilings are a common renovation find, and testing comes first. We only recommend work that is needed.
- Area
- Telscombe (BN10, BN2, BN7)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Places near Telscombe
What else we do in Telscombe
Telscombe properties and textured coatings
Telscombe is about 6 miles east of Brighton, in East Sussex. Telscombe is within our East Sussex area, whatever the size of the job. Telscombe is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we work. Our area stretches from Telscombe to Brighton (about 6 miles away).
For a school such as Telscombe Cliffs Community Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Southease station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 5 miles of Telscombe; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too. The coast is within about 6 miles of Telscombe, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Artex jobs anywhere in BN10, BN2 and BN7 start with the postcode and some photos. That could mean a property on Tor Road, View Road and Firle Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Telscombe. Close by, we cover East Saltdean (1 mile west), Saltdean (1 mile west), Piddinghoe (2 miles east), Rodmell (2 miles north-east) and Rottingdean (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (13 miles east), Seaford (6 miles east), Lewes (5 miles north), Hailsham (12 miles east), Uckfield (12 miles north-east) and Newhaven (3 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Planet Earth Museum (2.8 miles east) and Lewes Castle (4.9 miles north). Open spaces near Telscombe include Itford Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Telscombe include Peacehaven Community School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Smugglers Rest pub (0.7 miles south-west)
How it works
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Get in touch with photos
- 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
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Mention any parking restrictions
How to get a quote
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which does not change what’s underneath.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Doing it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Which option is right?
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why us?
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Reports and results you can share
- Covering London and the South East
- Houses, flats and business premises
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
How we price Artex removal
What changes the cost:
- The survey scope
- The quantity or area
- Material and condition
- Access to the area
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
What to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Visible markings
- Cracks or breaks
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- An idea of size
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Telscombe questions
Do textured ceilings in Telscombe homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you cover Telscombe and the area around Southease station?
Yes. Southease station is about 2.6 miles north-east of Telscombe, and we cover both.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll explain the options.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
Typically you can use other rooms: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
What happens next
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
To avoid problems in future:
- Keep pets away
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Test every different coating
- Give us room sizes
Things not to do
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Why people call us in Telscombe
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
Typical jobs in Telscombe include:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Textured walls before a refit
Older homes across Telscombe may have coatings added during past renovations.
Questions to ask before booking
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- The documents you’ll receive
- If the price includes VAT
- What category of work it is
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note