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Asbestos Artex Removal in Ashurst, Kent
Worried about asbestos in Ashurst? We provide removal of textured ceilings and walls, explained in plain English.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Asbestos help in Ashurst
About our artex removal in Ashurst
Planning a renovation in Ashurst with textured ceilings? Test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. From extensions that cut into ceilings and textured walls before a refit, we deal with textured walls, coated plasterboard and stipple finishes and more.
In towns and villages like Ashurst, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Where
- Ashurst (TN3)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Ashurst
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, which can make them crumble.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
In older homes in Ashurst, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
Towns and villages near Ashurst
Step by step
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible and bagged or wrapped. The work area is kept clear while we’re working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Preparing for the visit
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
What we do and do not cover
Before you book, note that:
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- We need the room cleared
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Common materials
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
How we price Artex removal
Prices vary with:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Access to the area
- The type of material and its condition
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Helping us quote
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Approximate dimensions
- Street parking nearby
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Labels, if any
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
For businesses and landlords in Ashurst
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
If your business premises in Ashurst were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Your options compared
Skimming over Artex avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it smooth first, and it remains in place. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What you get
- Accredited laboratory results
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Houses, flats and business premises
- No removal until we know what it is
See how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Common questions in Ashurst
Do older homes in Ashurst have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Ashurst may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not until it’s been tested. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
How much does Artex removal cost in Ashurst?
Room sizes, the method and the waste decide, so we quote after testing.
After we have finished in Ashurst
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Give us room sizes
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Clear the rooms before the work
What to avoid
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Artex in Ashurst homes
Ashurst is about 5 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. For Artex jobs in Ashurst, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Ashurst is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our area stretches from Ashurst to Crawley (about 15 miles away).
For rented flats close to Ashurst Kent station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Parts of the High Weald National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Ashurst; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Wherever your property is in TN3, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Ashurst Road, Clayton's Lane and Ashurst Hill or the roads around them, wherever it is in Ashurst. We also carry out Artex jobs in Stone Cross (1 mile east), Teasley Mead (1 mile north-west), Fordcombe (1 mile north-east), Walter's Green (1 mile north) and Groombridge (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles east), Tonbridge (7 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (11 miles east) and Southborough (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (4.4 miles east) and Bolebroke Castle (2.4 miles west). Within reach you will find Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Materials, one by one
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site