Brighton and Hove · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Westdene, Brighton and Hove
Artex removal across Westdene and nearby, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
Artex removal for Westdene
Choosing the right option
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Always test first. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
How we work in Westdene
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Across London and the South East
- Written quotes that say what’s included
How artex removal works in Westdene
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. We often deal with coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and stipple finishes, and typical jobs are rented flats before redecoration and ceilings before downlights go in.
In a smaller place like Westdene, textured ceilings often show up when people renovate older family homes. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Where
- Westdene (BN1, BN3)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Places near Westdene
What else we do in Westdene
Looking after things afterwards
Covered coatings should be recorded.
To avoid problems in future:
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Test every different coating
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Clear the rooms before the work
Things not to do
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Why people call us in Westdene
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Non-domestic buildings like Westdene Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Comparing quotes
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- VAT, clearly stated
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
Good to know
The usual limits are:
- We need the room cleared
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Other materials may need their own approach
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Common materials
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
FAQs for Westdene
Do you cover Westdene and the area around Preston Park station?
Yes. Preston Park station is about 1 mile south of Westdene, and we cover both.
How far is Westdene from London?
We cover Westdene, about 44 miles from central London.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- The survey scope
- Material and condition
- How easy it is to reach
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Approximate dimensions
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The access route
- A wide shot showing where the material is
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
Artex removal around Westdene
Westdene is about 2 miles north-east of Brighton and Hove, in Brighton and Hove. Westdene is within our Brighton and Hove area, whatever the size of the job. Westdene is one of 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove where we work.
In older homes in Westdene, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. If you’re refurbishing flats near Preston Park station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 5 miles of Westdene, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. The coast is within about 3 miles of Westdene, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
For Artex jobs in BN1 and BN3, just send the postcode and a few photos. Whether your property is on Mill Road, Croft Road and London Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. With the A27 close by, Westdene is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Westdene we cover include Patcham (1 mile north-east), Withdean (1 mile south-east), Waterhall (1 mile north), Preston (1 mile south-east) and West Blatchington (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Carlton Hill (3 miles south-east), Hanover (3 miles south-east), Kemptown (3 miles south-east), Whitehawk (3 miles south-east), Bevendean (3 miles south-east) and Saltdean (7 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Clayton Castle (3.5 miles north) and British Engineerium (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Westdene includes Ladies Mile and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Nearby schools include Patcham High School (0.8 miles east) and Varndean College (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Sportsman pub (0.5 miles south)
How we work
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Ask for a quote
Each job is priced individually. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Read more
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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