Kent · England
Artex Removal for Badlesmere
Found something that might be asbestos in Badlesmere? We provide textured coating testing and removal, explained in plain English.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings before skimming
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Artex removal near Badlesmere
DIY and asbestos
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
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.
About our artex removal in Badlesmere
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. Whether it’s coatings damaged by leaks and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed, we cover swirl patterns, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard and more.
Rural homes near Badlesmere have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, so you have a record.
- Where
- Badlesmere (ME13)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Choosing the right option
A test before removal can save money: a clear result means normal methods. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
How we work in Badlesmere
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
See how we quote or our cost guide.
Artex in Badlesmere homes
Badlesmere is about 4 miles south of Preston, in Kent. Badlesmere is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Badlesmere to Canterbury (9 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Selling station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. A school like Sheldwich Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Badlesmere; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. We also carry out Artex jobs in Sheldwich Lees (1 mile north), Sheldwich (1 mile north), Throwley (1 mile west), Throwley Forstal (1 mile west) and North Street (2 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (9 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.4 miles east).
- Local pubs include Red Lion pub (0.8 miles south-west)
What happens
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Tell us about parking and access
Ask for a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- Travel and parking
- How easy it is to reach
- The size of the job
- What the material is and its state
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- The parking area
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- An idea of size
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
What we do and do not cover
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Other materials may need their own approach
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
Why people call us in Badlesmere
Older coatings are often painted over many times, so age is hard to judge.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Ceilings before plastering
- Walls before tiling
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Older homes across Badlesmere may have coatings added during past renovations.
What your quote should include
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Whether VAT is included
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
Badlesmere questions
Do you cover small places like Badlesmere?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do textured ceilings in Badlesmere homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
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Looking after things afterwards
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- File the test result and waste note
- Test every different coating
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
Avoid these
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Badlesmere must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site