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Asbestos Artex Removal in Bessels Green, Kent
Artex removal in Bessels Green and across Kent: removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings already disturbed
- Textured walls before a refit
Artex removal for Bessels Green
Textured ceilings in Bessels Green
Bessels Green is about 1 mile west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Anywhere in Bessels Green, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. Bessels Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
Older homes across Bessels Green may have coatings added during past renovations. For a school such as Riverhead Infants' School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. Bessels Green is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We cover Artex jobs across TN13 and TN14. From High Street, Witches Lane and Cranmer Road or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we cover Chipstead (1 mile north-west), Riverhead (1 mile north-east), Kippington (1 mile south-east), Dunton Green (1 mile north-east) and Sevenoaks (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also work in Dartford (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south-east), Northfleet (13 miles north-east) and Swanley (8 miles north).
A little further out are Kemsing Castle Bank (3.6 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (1.7 miles east). Open spaces near Bessels Green include Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Bessels Green include Trinity School (0.8 miles north-east) and New Beacon School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The King's Head Public House (less than half a mile west)
Artex removal in Bessels Green
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through, which is why testing first matters in Bessels Green. From walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit and ceilings due for plastering or skimming, we cover swirl patterns, coated plasterboard and textured walls.
In a village like Bessels Green, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Bessels Green (TN13, TN14)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens next
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
Going forward:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- File the test result and waste note
What to avoid
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Which option is right?
You will find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, because the material is clear.
What you get
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Across London and the South East
Read how we price jobs and the cost guide.
How it works
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
How to prepare
- Dig out previous surveys
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Responsibilities for owners
If you run a business from older premises in Bessels Green, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The quantity or area
- The category of work
- Parking and access charges
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- How we’d reach it
- Cracks or breaks
- Approximate dimensions
- The parking area
Send us the address in Bessels Green, a description and some photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will reply with a quote.
Limits to be aware of
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We need the room cleared
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
Bessels Green: your questions answered
Do textured ceilings in Bessels Green homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do older homes in Bessels Green have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Bessels Green can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote once we know what it contains.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many do not. The only way to know is to test a sample.
Can I just skim over it?
It’s an option for an intact coating: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Don’t sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
Materials, one by one
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
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Typical Artex jobs in Bessels Green
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so a textured ceiling isn’t automatically asbestos.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Loft conversions
If you are refurbishing flats near Sevenoaks station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What your quote should include
- What paperwork you get
- The method and controls
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site