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Kent · England

Asbestos Artex Removal in Addington, Kent

Artex removal across Addington, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.

Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
Landlord refurbishments
Textured walls before a refit

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Get a written quote Ring us on 07833 053 749

Should you do it yourself?

Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.

Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.

Artex removal in Addington

Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, across Addington. We often deal with textured walls, coated ceiling roses and stipple finishes, and people normally contact us about landlord refurbishments and coatings in the way of electrical work.

Village homes like those in Addington have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.

Where: Addington (ME19)
Area hub: Kent
Service: Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
Paperwork: Lab result and consignment note
Price: Written quote for your job
Telephone: 07833 053 749
Updated: 26 October 2026

A closer look at the materials

Artex ceilings

Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.

Painted coatings

We sample through the paint into the coating.

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Addington: your questions answered

Do you cover Addington and the area around West Malling station?

Yes, we cover Addington and the area towards West Malling station, about 1.8 miles south-east.

Is the Artex in my Addington home asbestos?

Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.

What’s the difference between a test and a survey?

A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.

What paperwork will I get?

That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.

Is my textured ceiling in Addington asbestos?

Not necessarily: many textured coatings don’t contain asbestos. The only way to know is to test a sample.

Is Artex removal licensed work?

HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.

What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?

Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then ask for advice.

Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?

Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but do not sand it first, and record that it’s there.

Step by step

We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on.

Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
We sample each different coating for testing
We go through the options and send a quote
The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork

Preparing for the visit

Let us know if something’s broken
Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Ensure pets and children are elsewhere

Getting a price

Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.

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Helpful guides

Common reasons for Artex jobs in Addington

Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some included a little chrysotile.

Typical jobs in Addington include:

Structural work through coated ceilings
Loft conversions
Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit

Older homes across Addington may have coatings added during past renovations.

Before you book anyone

Whether VAT is included
Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
Waste disposal and the consignment note

Read the checklist

Prices and what affects them

Every quote reflects:

The category of work
What the material is and its state
How much there is
Location, parking and any London charges

Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.

What to photograph

Photos often save us a visit:

Street parking nearby
Damaged areas
Visible markings
A wide shot showing where the material is

Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.

Limits to be aware of

It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and doesn’t cover:

Other materials may need their own approach
Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used

Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.

Materials in Addington

Artex ceilings
Textured walls
Patched or painted coatings
Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Swirl and stipple patterns
Coated plasterboard

Artex removal around Addington

Addington is about 7 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. In Addington, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. Addington is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 25 miles away.

Non-domestic buildings like Offham Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. If you’re refurbishing flats near West Malling station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.

We handle Artex jobs in every part of ME19. Whether your property is on London Road, The Links and Trottiscliffe Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. We also carry out Artex jobs in Ryarsh (1 mile north-east), Trottiscliffe (1 mile north-west), Vigo Village (2 miles north-west), Culverstone Green (3 miles north-west) and Harvel (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).

Nearby you will also find Coldrum Long Barrow (1.2 miles north) and Leybourne Castle (1.7 miles east).

Nearby schools include The Malling School (2.4 miles south-east)
Local pubs include The Angel Inn (less than half a mile west)

For businesses and landlords in Addington

If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.

Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Addington must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.

Weighing up your options

Skimming over Artex avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it smooth first, and it remains in place. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.