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Artex Removal in Barnes Cray
Found something that might be asbestos in Barnes Cray? We provide Artex removal, with testing first, explained in plain English.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Asbestos help in Barnes Cray
Materials, one by one
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Artex removal in Barnes Cray
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry. Whether it’s coatings in the way of electrical work and ceilings before skimming, we cover coated plasterboard, textured walls and stipple finishes and more.
Homes in towns and villages like Barnes Cray may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so each type needs testing. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Location
- Barnes Cray (DA1, DA8)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
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.
The scope of Artex removal
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- We need the room cleared
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
Barnes Cray properties and textured coatings
Barnes Cray is about 2 miles north-west of Dartford, in Kent. Properties in Barnes Cray range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We work in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
Older homes across Barnes Cray may have coatings added during past renovations. If you are refurbishing a rental near Slade Green station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
This part of Kent takes in DA1 and DA8. Whether your property is on Stour Road, Wilmot Road and Maiden Lane or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Nearby, we also cover Slade Green (1 mile north), North End (1 mile north), Crayford (1 mile south-west), Barnehurst (1 mile west) and Bexley Riverside (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south), Swanscombe (4 miles east) and Windmill Hill (8 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Broadway Shopping Centre (2.2 miles west) and West Hill Hospital (1 mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Wansunt Pit.
- Nearby schools include Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Bird in Hand pub (0.7 miles south)
- Local facilities include Colyers (1.3 miles north-west)
Where asbestos turns up
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings coming down
A school like Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
Comparing quotes
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Whether the job needs notifying
- VAT, clearly stated
What happens next
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
Once we are done:
- Photos help us quote
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Clear the rooms before the work
Don’ts
Test before the builders arrive.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Barnes Cray questions
Is asbestos common in Barnes Cray homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Barnes Cray may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Is the Artex in my Barnes Cray home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
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 it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If your business premises in Barnes Cray were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
If you manage or own a block in Barnes Cray, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
What happens
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
Which option is right?
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
How we work in Barnes Cray
- Reports and results you can share
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Clear advice on your options
- Quotes that spell out the scope
See our prices page or our cost guide.
Places near Barnes Cray
What else we do in Barnes Cray
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site