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Asbestos Artex Removal in Uckfield, East Sussex
Artex removal in Uckfield and across East Sussex: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Textured walls before a refit
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
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Artex removal in Uckfield
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Uckfield. People often contact us about ceilings due for plastering or skimming and structural work through coated ceilings, including textured walls, swirl patterns and Artex ceilings.
In towns like Uckfield, plenty of homes from the 1960s to 1990s have textured ceilings, though older homes may have them too. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need.
- Area
- Uckfield (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you run a business from older premises in Uckfield, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
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.
Artex removal around Uckfield
Uckfield is about 9 miles east of Haywards Heath, in East Sussex. Properties in Uckfield range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Uckfield is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our area stretches from Uckfield to Brighton (about 14 miles away).
Older homes across Uckfield may have coatings added during past renovations. For rented flats close to Uckfield station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 8 miles of Uckfield; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We carry out Artex jobs all over TN22 and the streets around it. Whether your property is on High Street, London Road and Keld Avenue or a nearby road, the process is the same. Uckfield is on the A22 and B2102, so it’s easy for us to reach. For properties just outside Uckfield, we cover Framfield (1 mile east), Cooper's Green (2 miles north), Potter's Green (2 miles north-east), Etchingwood (2 miles north-east) and Buxted (2 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south), Lewes (8 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south-east), Crowborough (6 miles north-east) and Newhaven (12 miles south). As one of the bigger places in East Sussex, Uckfield has a wide mix of older and newer buildings.
Nearby you will also find Uckfield Community Hospital (less than half a mile south-east) and Tickerage Castle (2.1 miles east). The countryside around Uckfield includes Brickfield Meadow.
- Local schools include Uckfield College (within half a mile north)
- Pubs nearby include The Alma Arms (within half a mile south)
Materials we deal with
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
What happens
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you.
- 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
Getting ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Doing it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
After the job
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Keeping things safe:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Send photos of the coatings
- Empty the rooms in advance
Things not to do
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
What it costs
What drives the price:
- Travel and parking
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Material and condition
- The size of the job
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Street parking nearby
- A close-up from a safe distance
- How we’d reach it
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Your questions about Artex removal in Uckfield
How far is Uckfield from London?
Uckfield is about 38 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do textured ceilings in Uckfield homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both work; it depends on the room. We will explain the options.
Can I just skim over it?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
Do you work in Uckfield?
We do: our area includes Uckfield and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos for a quote.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. You will get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
How much does Artex removal cost in Uckfield?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote once we know what it contains.
Weighing up your options
Test, leave, cover or remove? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is usually best. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
What you get
- Clear written quotes
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Read our prices page or published price ranges.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Uckfield
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so testing is the only way to know.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings coming down
For a school such as St Philip's Catholic Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Questions to ask before booking
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site