Kent · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Ash, Kent
Found something that might be asbestos in Ash? We provide testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, explained in plain English.
- Loft conversions
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings before plastering
Asbestos help in Ash
Artex removal near Ash
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. From ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and coatings damaged by DIY, we cover coated ceiling roses, coated plasterboard and textured walls and more.
Village homes like those in Ash have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Where
- Ash (TN15, DA3)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Dig out previous surveys
- Mention any parking restrictions
Get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Textured ceilings in Ash
Ash is about 6 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. For Artex jobs in Ash, tell us about parking and access. We cover 922 places in Kent. We work right across the region, from Ash to London (about 19 miles away).
In older homes in Ash, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. If you’re refurbishing flats near Longfield station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Ash, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
For Artex jobs in TN15 and DA3, just send the postcode and a few photos. From Ash Road, The Street and Billet Hill or a nearby road, the process is the same. For properties just outside Ash, we cover West Yoke (1 mile north), Fawkham Green (1 mile north-west), Speed Gate (1 mile north-west), Stansted (2 miles south) and West Kingsdown (2 miles south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Darent Valley Hospital (5.6 miles north) and Eynsford Castle (3.6 miles west).
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Swan Public House (less than half a mile north)
A closer look at the materials
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Where asbestos turns up
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Coatings already disturbed
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
For a school such as New Ash Green Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
What to look for in a quote
- What category of work it is
- Any exclusions
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- The method and controls
Weighing up your options
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why choose us
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Records for your files
- No removal until we know what it is
- Across London and the South East
See how we quote and our cost guide.
Can I do it myself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
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.
FAQs for Ash
Do older homes in Ash have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is the Artex in my Ash home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings typically are not licensed.
How we price Artex removal
We base our quote on:
- How much waste there is
- How much there is
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Material and condition
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Helping us quote
Helpful photos:
- A rough size or measurement
- The parking area
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- How we’d reach it
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Afterwards
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
To avoid problems in future:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Send photos of the coatings
- Give us room sizes
- Keep pets away
Things not to do
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
What we do and don’t cover
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and doesn’t cover:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Towns and villages near Ash
What else we do in Ash
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note