East Sussex · England
Asbestos removal and surveys in TN34
Asbestos surveys, testing and removal across TN34, from Hastings, Hastings Old Town and Belmont. For homes, landlords and businesses.
Asbestos removal in TN34
Where we work in TN34
- Hastings
- Hastings Old Town
- Belmont
- Blacklands
- Rock-a-Nore
- America Ground
- St Helen's
- St Leonards
- Hollington
- Ore
- Silverhill
- Baldslow
Services in TN34
- Artex removal
- Asbestos testing
- Garage roof removal
- Asbestos removal
- Asbestos surveys
- See everything we do
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode for a quote: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Neighbouring districts
Elsewhere in East Sussex
Towns and villages in East Sussex
All areas
About artex removal in TN34
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. Typical materials include stipple finishes, coated plasterboard and coated ceiling roses, and people typically contact us about ceilings before downlights go in and landlord refurbishments.
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Cost
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
What you get
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Around Hastings
Jobs here are often close to St Paul's Church of England Academy, The Duke pub and William Parker Sports College, among other places. Nearby too are Alexandra Park (under half a mile south-east), University School (0.9 miles south-east) and St Luke's Church (within half a mile west). The closest station to Hastings is St Leonards Warrior Square station, roughly 0.9 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Conquest Hospital (1.2 miles north) and Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (1.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hastings include Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Textured ceilings across TN34
Across TN34, renovations often uncover textured coatings, in towns and villages alike. Around 12 places in TN34 are close to the coast, where exposed sites can be windy, which affects outdoor roof work.
Hastings: If you’re refurbishing a rental near St Leonards Warrior Square station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. For a school such as St Paul's Church of England Academy, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in TN34
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling isn’t automatically asbestos.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Rented flats before redecoration
What it might be made of
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Duty holders and landlords in TN34
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
For managing agents and freeholders in TN34, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
The scope of Artex removal
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Other materials may need their own approach
Options to consider in TN34
A test before removal can save money: a clear result means normal methods.
What to look for in a quote
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- How fibres will be kept down
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What isn’t included
FAQs for TN34
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. We will give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not until it’s been tested. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll explain the options.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site