Brighton and Hove · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Whitehawk, Brighton and Hove
Artex removal in Whitehawk, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Artex removal in Whitehawk
Artex removal in Whitehawk
If your renovation in Whitehawk involves textured ceilings, get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. People often contact us about textured walls before a refit and loft conversions, including coated plasterboard, coated ceiling roses and swirl patterns.
Homes in areas like Whitehawk may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so test each different coating. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Location
- Whitehawk (BN2)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Step by step
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
Getting a price
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
Choosing the right option
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why people choose us
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Reports and results you can share
Take a look at how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Textured ceilings in Whitehawk
Whitehawk is about 1 mile south-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Whitehawk is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in 30 places across Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
If your home is one of the older properties in Whitehawk, near St Cuthman's or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Non-domestic buildings like City Academy Whitehawk should already have records of any textured coatings. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 7 miles of Whitehawk, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. Whitehawk is within about 2 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
Anywhere in BN2, Artex removal is available. Whether your property is on Peel Road, Manor Road and Craven Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Close by, we cover Kemptown (1 mile south-west), Hanover (1 mile west), Carlton Hill (1 mile west), Bevendean (1 mile north) and Brighton (1 mile north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Brighton and Hove (4 miles west), Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (4 miles west), Withdean (3 miles north-west), Hangleton (5 miles north-west) and Patcham (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Brighton Motor Museum (0.7 miles south-west) and Royal Sussex County Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Whitehawk includes Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
- Schools near Whitehawk include St Mary's Hall (0.5 miles south-west) and Longhill High School (1.7 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Whitehawk Inn (less than half a mile south)
Whitehawk questions
Could my house in Whitehawk contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Whitehawk can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work on properties in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Do you work in flats?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. Often you can stay in other rooms.
What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The survey scope
- Parking and access charges
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Licensed or non-licensed
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Helping us quote
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A clear close-up
- The access route
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Responsibilities for owners
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Whitehawk, 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.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
What we deal with in Whitehawk
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights releases fibres.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings before skimming
If you’re refurbishing flats near Brighton station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Questions to ask before you book
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- The documents you will receive
- Which areas and materials are covered
- How fibres will be kept down
After the job
Share the paperwork with your trades.
Going forward:
- Give us room sizes
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Keep pets away
Things not to do
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note