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Artex Removal in Benover
Any pre-2000 building in Benover may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Rented flats before redecoration
Get a quote for Benover
About our artex removal in Benover
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Benover. People often contact us about ceilings before downlights go in and coatings already disturbed, involving stipple finishes, coated plasterboard and textured walls.
In towns and villages like Benover, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so you know where you stand.
- Location
- Benover (ME18)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. We’ll tell you when we’ve finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- 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
Before we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park
Ask for a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
Helpful guides
Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Why people call us in Benover
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
In older properties, we often see:
- Landlord refurbishments
- Walls before tiling
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
In older homes in Benover, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Comparing quotes
- What category of work it is
- What paperwork you get
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
For landlords, agents and businesses
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Should you do it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Asbestos waste cannot 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.
After the job
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Keep pets away
- Book your plasterer after removal
Things not to do
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Choosing the right option
Test, leave, cover or remove? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is typically better. Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
How we work in Benover
- Clear written quotes
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Work done to the regulations
Take a look at our prices page and published price ranges.
Places near Benover
What else we do in Benover
Prices and what affects them
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- The category of work
- How many samples are needed
- The size of the job
- Waste quantity and disposal
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- An overall view
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A rough size or measurement
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Questions from Benover
How far is Benover from London?
Benover is about 30 miles from central London, well within our area.
Could my house in Benover contain asbestos?
Any home in Benover 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 asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Textured ceilings in Benover
Benover is about 5 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Properties in Benover range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Benover to Canterbury (28 miles away).
For rented flats close to Yalding station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Non-domestic buildings like Hunton Church of England Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
This part of Kent takes in ME18. Neighbouring places we cover include Congelow (1 mile north-west), Yalding (1 mile north), Laddingford (1 mile south-west), Hunton (1 mile east) and Nettlestead Green (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (7 miles west) and Kings Hill (4 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Oakwood Hospital (4.4 miles north-east) and Teapot Island (0.9 miles north-west).
- Nearby, you will find The Woolpack Inn (0.5 miles south-east)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site