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Asbestos Artex Removal in The Pound, East Sussex
Buildings in The Pound built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Artex removal near The Pound
The process
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Get a quote
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
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Artex removal for The Pound properties
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. A small sample tells you which you have, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. Whether it’s ceilings before plastering and ceilings before downlights go in, we cover stipple finishes, textured walls and Artex ceilings and more.
In towns and villages like The Pound, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, so you have a record.
- Location
- The Pound (TN33)
- County
- East Sussex
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for The Pound
Do you cover The Pound from London?
We cover The Pound, about 46 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small villages like The Pound?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Doing it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Artex removal around The Pound
The Pound is about 5 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. The Pound is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. The Pound is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we work. We work right across the region, from The Pound to Brighton (23 miles away).
If you are refurbishing a rental near Battle station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. The Pound is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Here we cover the TN33 postcode area. Whether your property is on Church Road and Linghams Lane or a nearby road, the process is the same. Other places close to The Pound we cover include Ashburnham (1 mile north), Brownbread Street (1 mile north-west), Bodle Street Green (2 miles west), Wood's Corner (3 miles north) and Trolliloes (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (8 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (7 miles south-west) and Crowborough (14 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bexhill Hospital (5.2 miles south-east) and Herstmonceux Castle (3.3 miles south-west). The countryside around The Pound includes Senlac Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ash Tree Inn (0.5 miles north-west)
What we deal with in The Pound
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Loft conversions
- Landlord refurbishments
In older homes in The Pound, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Before booking anyone
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Whether the job needs notifying
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
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How we price Artex removal
What changes the cost:
- How many samples are needed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Waste quantity and disposal
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Photos that help
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- How we’d reach it
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A rough size or measurement
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Options to consider in The Pound
Testing first can save a lot: a clear result means normal methods. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Why people choose us
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Accredited laboratory results
- Records for your files
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Read how we price jobs or published price ranges.
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
The scope of Artex removal
The usual limits are:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Other materials may need their own approach
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Responsibilities for owners
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
If you run a business from older premises in The Pound, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site