East Sussex · England
Artex Removal in Tile Hurst
Artex removal across Tile Hurst and nearby, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Loft conversions
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Coatings already disturbed
Artex removal for Tile Hurst
How artex removal works in Tile Hurst
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. From coatings already disturbed and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed, we deal with coated plasterboard, stipple finishes and textured walls.
In towns and villages like Tile Hurst, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need.
- Location
- Tile Hurst (BN27)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Choosing the right option
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Why people choose us
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Reports and results you can share
- Covering London and the South East
Read how we quote and the cost guide.
Places near Tile Hurst
More for properties in Tile Hurst
Where asbestos turns up
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, which can make them crumble.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Loft conversions
- Structural work through coated ceilings
For a school such as Grovelands Community Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Any exclusions
- How fibres will be kept down
The scope of Artex removal
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- We need the room cleared
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Should you do it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
What happens
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces and bagged or wrapped. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Getting a price
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 costs
Quotes vary because of:
- The survey scope
- The category of work
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Access to the area
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Helping us quote
Photo tips:
- Approximate dimensions
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Street parking nearby
- A clear close-up
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Tile Hurst, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Tile Hurst properties and textured coatings
Tile Hurst is about 1 mile north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Anywhere in Tile Hurst, just send the postcode. Tile Hurst is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We work right across the region, from Tile Hurst to Brighton (16 miles away).
For rented flats close to Polegate station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Older homes across Tile Hurst may have coatings added during past renovations. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 6 miles of Tile Hurst; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Here we cover the BN27 postcode area. Close by, we cover Lower Horsebridge (1 mile north), Hailsham (1 mile south-east), Upper Horsebridge (1 mile north-east), Lower Dicker (1 mile north-west) and Hellingly (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Eastbourne (6 miles south), Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (10 miles west) and Crowborough (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Herstmonceux Castle (4.5 miles east) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (1.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Tile Hurst includes Combe Hill.
- Local schools include Hailsham Community College (0.9 miles east) and Bede's Prep School (1.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Grenadier pub (0.9 miles east)
Looking after things afterwards
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
A few practical points:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Keep pets away
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
What to avoid
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Common questions in Tile Hurst
How far is Tile Hurst from London?
Tile Hurst is about 46 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many do not. The only way to know is to test a sample.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not until it’s been tested. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You’ll get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site