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Asbestos Artex Removal in Allington, Kent
Found something that might be asbestos in Allington? We provide removal of textured ceilings and walls, explained in plain English.
- Loft conversions
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings before skimming
Artex removal in Allington
What happens
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
How to prepare
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Clear the way to the work area
How to get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.
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Artex removal in Allington
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole than to strip the coating. We will talk you through the options for your rooms in Allington. Typical jobs include loft conversions and ceilings before downlights go in, including coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard.
Homes in towns and villages like Allington may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so test each different coating. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Area
- Allington (ME16, ME20, ME14)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, so they may start to flake.
In older properties, we often see:
- Ceilings coming down
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
If you are refurbishing a rental near Barming station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Before booking anyone
- Suitable insurance for the work
- How fibres will be kept down
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
FAQs for Allington
Do you work near Barming station?
Yes, we cover Allington and the area towards Barming station, about 0.8 miles west.
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
The scope of Artex removal
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We need the room cleared
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Can I do it myself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Also near Allington
Options to consider in Allington
A test before removal can save money: a clear result means normal methods. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why choose us
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Reports and results you can share
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
Allington properties and textured coatings
Allington is about 2 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover Allington as part of Kent, for Artex jobs of every size. Allington is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Allington to Canterbury (about 25 miles away).
In older homes in Allington, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. For a school such as Allington Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Allington; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Artex jobs anywhere in ME16, ME20 and ME14 start with the postcode and some photos. From Wyatt Road, Beaver Road and Godwin Road or a nearby road, we can help. For properties just outside Allington, we cover Aylesford (1 mile north-west), Fant (1 mile south), Ditton (2 miles west), East Farleigh (2 miles south) and Kettle Corner (2 miles south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles south-west) and Northfleet (12 miles north-west).
A little further out are Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum (1.3 miles south-east) and Fremlin Walk (1.3 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include The Maplesden Noakes School (0.7 miles south-east) and St. Simon Stock Catholic School (0.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include Malta Inn (0.8 miles north-east)
After we have finished in Allington
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
After we have finished:
- Give us room sizes
- Test every different coating
- File the test result and waste note
- Empty the rooms in advance
Avoid these
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
How we price Artex removal
Quotes vary because of:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Material and condition
- How much waste there is
- How easy it is to reach
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Where we could park
- A rough size or measurement
- How we’d reach it
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site