Kent · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Birling, Kent
Artex removal in Birling, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings coming down
Need Artex removal in Birling?
About our artex removal in Birling
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. Typical jobs include loft conversions and extensions and coatings damaged by leaks, involving stipple finishes, textured walls and Artex ceilings.
In areas like Birling, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Every job comes with paperwork, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Location
- Birling (ME19)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
How we price Artex removal
Every quote reflects:
- Travel and parking
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How much waste there is
- What the material is and its state
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- Street parking nearby
- An overall view
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A close-up from a safe distance
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Step by step
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking and access
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Ask for a quote
Send us the address in Birling, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
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Options to consider in Birling
What are the options for Artex? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is normally better. Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Why us?
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Clear advice on your options
- Clear written quotes
Why people call us in Birling
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Damaged or cracked coatings
If you are refurbishing flats near West Malling station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
What to look for in a quote
- What paperwork you get
- The method and controls
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- If the price includes VAT
The scope of Artex removal
Worth knowing before you book:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
What we deal with
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
What happens next
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Send photos of the coatings
- Give us room sizes
Don’ts
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Materials, one by one
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Questions from Birling
How far is Birling from London?
We cover Birling, about 25 miles from central London.
Do you cover Birling and the area around West Malling station?
Yes. West Malling station is about 1.8 miles south of Birling, and we cover both.
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.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. Often you can stay in other rooms.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Do you work in Birling?
We do: our area includes Birling and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
Textured ceilings in Birling
Birling is about 6 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. If your Artex job is in Birling, let us know about access when you get in touch. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 25 miles away.
In older homes in Birling, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. For a school such as Ryarsh Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the ME19 postcode area. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Ryarsh Road, Masters Lane and Bull Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Birling. For properties just outside Birling, we cover Paddlesworth (1 mile north), Leybourne (1 mile south-east), Lunsford (1 mile east), Snodland (2 miles north-east) and Larkfield (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (8 miles north).
A little further out are Leybourne Castle (1.1 miles south-east) and Maidstone Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Birling includes Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include The Holmesdale School (1.4 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Duke Of Wellington Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note