Brighton and Hove · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in West Blatchington, Brighton and Hove
Need Artex removal in West Blatchington? We cover West Blatchington and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings coming down
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Loft conversions
Artex removal near West Blatchington
Artex in West Blatchington homes
West Blatchington is about 1 mile north-east of Brighton and Hove, in Brighton and Hove. Wherever your property is in West Blatchington, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we’ll quote. We cover all 30 towns and villages across Brighton and Hove.
Older homes across West Blatchington may have coatings added during past renovations. Non-domestic buildings like Aldrington CofE Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. West Blatchington is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. The coast is within about 3 miles of West Blatchington, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
This part of Brighton and Hove takes in BN3. Whether your property is on Frant Road, Nevill Road and Nevill Avenue or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the A2038, West Blatchington is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Brighton and Hove (1 mile south-west), Hove (1 mile south), Aldrington (1 mile south-west), Westdene (1 mile north-east) and Withdean (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Carlton Hill (3 miles south-east), Hanover (3 miles south-east), Kemptown (3 miles south-east), Whitehawk (4 miles south-east), Moulsecoomb (3 miles east) and Bevendean (3 miles east).
A little further out are Churchill Square (2.2 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Thundersbarrow Hill and Ladies Mile.
- Local schools include Blatchington Mill School and Sixth Form College (within half a mile south-west) and The Drive Prep School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Nevill pub (under half a mile north-west)
Artex removal in West Blatchington
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation, which is why testing first matters in West Blatchington. Typical materials include stipple finishes, coated ceiling roses and swirl patterns, and typical jobs are coatings scraped during DIY and textured walls before a refit.
In areas like West Blatchington, textured ceilings are a common renovation find. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Area
- West Blatchington (BN3)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Good to know
What’s in and what’s out:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- We need the room cleared
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Weighing up your options
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
What you get
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Clear advice on your options
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Read our prices page or our cost guide.
How we work
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Ask for a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will advise.
Helpful guides
For landlords, agents and businesses
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so testing is the only way to know.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Aldrington station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Comparing quotes
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Which areas and materials are covered
- What category of work it is
Materials we deal with
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Also near West Blatchington
What else we do in West Blatchington
West Blatchington questions
Is the Artex in my West Blatchington home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
How far is West Blatchington from London?
We cover West Blatchington, about 45 miles from central London.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not until it’s been tested. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
After we have finished in West Blatchington
File the result and the paperwork.
A few practical points:
- Photos help us quote
- Each different coating needs testing
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Give us room sizes
What to avoid
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
DIY and asbestos
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site