Kent · England
Artex Removal in Baker's Cross
Artex removal in Baker's Cross: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
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About our artex removal in Baker's Cross
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. From coatings damaged by leaks and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights, we deal with Artex ceilings, swirl patterns and textured walls and more.
Village homes like those in Baker's Cross 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
- Baker's Cross (TN17, TN18)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Textured ceilings in Baker's Cross
Baker's Cross is about 9 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. Baker's Cross is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in 922 places in Kent. Our area stretches from Baker's Cross to Canterbury (about 27 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Cranbrook School should already have records of any textured coatings. Parts of the High Weald National Landscape are within about a mile of Baker's Cross; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Artex jobs anywhere in TN17 and TN18 start with the postcode and some photos. Your property could be on Dorothy Avenue, Brickenden Road and Doctor Hope's Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Baker's Cross. If your property is just outside Baker's Cross, we also cover Cranbrook (1 mile west), Coursehorn (1 mile east), Swattenden (1 mile south-west), Hartley (2 miles south-west) and Benenden (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Sissinghurst Castle (2.3 miles north-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.3 miles north-east).
- Schools near Baker's Cross include Cranbrook Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include White Horse pub (under half a mile north-west)
Towns and villages near Baker's Cross
Also in Baker's Cross
Options to consider in Baker's Cross
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Why choose us
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Reports and results you can share
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
See how we quote or the cost guide.
What we do and don’t cover
A few things to be aware of:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials in Baker's Cross
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
Doing it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
After we have finished in Baker's Cross
The surface is left ready for making good.
To avoid problems in future:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Give us room sizes
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep pets away
What to avoid
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
The process
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the work area
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Get a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
Helpful guides
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- What the material is and its state
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- Damaged areas
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- An idea of size
- Street parking nearby
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Common questions in Baker's Cross
How far is Baker's Cross from London?
Baker's Cross is about 39 miles from central London, well within our area.
Could my house in Baker's Cross contain asbestos?
Any home in Baker's Cross built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
How much does Artex removal cost in Baker's Cross?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote once we know what it contains.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then get advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Textured walls before a refit
Older homes across Baker's Cross may have coatings added during past renovations.
What your quote should include
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- VAT, clearly stated
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Baker's Cross must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note