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Artex Removal in Wickstreet
Looking for Artex removal in Wickstreet? We work across Wickstreet and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings before plastering
Artex removal in Wickstreet
Artex removal near Wickstreet
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 Wickstreet. Typical materials include stipple finishes, swirl patterns and coated plasterboard, and people generally contact us about ceilings coming down and landlord refurbishments.
In a village like Wickstreet, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Where
- Wickstreet (BN26)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- How much waste there is
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How easy it is to reach
- Material and condition
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Sending photos
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- The parking area
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A wide shot showing where the material is
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Weighing up your options
A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What you get
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Domestic and commercial work
See how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Also near Wickstreet
Typical Artex jobs in Wickstreet
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings coming down
If your home is one of the older properties in Wickstreet, near The Parish Church of St Pancras or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, clearly stated
- Any exclusions
- Suitable insurance for the work
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
Common questions in Wickstreet
Do older homes in Wickstreet have asbestos?
If your home in Wickstreet was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Is the Artex in my Wickstreet home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
How can I get a price?
Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We will give you dates when we quote.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Can I just skim over it?
It’s an option for an intact coating: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Do not sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
Wickstreet properties and textured coatings
Wickstreet is about 3 miles west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. In Wickstreet, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 14 miles away.
If you’re refurbishing flats near Berwick (Sussex) station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. A school like Bede's Prep School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. Wickstreet is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We cover Artex jobs across BN26. Neighbouring places we cover include Arlington (1 mile south), Berwick (2 miles south-west), Ripe (2 miles north-west), Selmeston (2 miles south-west) and Golden Cross (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (3 miles east) and Crowborough (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Drusillas Museum (2.8 miles south) and Burlough Castle (2.9 miles south). The countryside around Wickstreet includes Firle Beacon.
- Schools near Wickstreet include Park Mead Primary School (1 mile north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Plough Inn (0.8 miles north-east)
A closer look at the materials
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
DIY and asbestos
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
The process
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Ask for a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
What happens next
File the result and the paperwork.
A few practical points:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Give us room sizes
- Test every different coating
Don’ts
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Test before the builders arrive.
Responsibilities for owners
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Wickstreet, 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.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site