Kent · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Broadwater Down, Kent
Looking for Artex removal in Broadwater Down? We work across Broadwater Down and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Flaking textured ceilings
Artex removal for Broadwater Down
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Artex removal near Broadwater Down
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We’ll explain which suits your rooms. We often deal with Artex ceilings, textured walls and swirl patterns, and typical jobs are landlord refurbishments and walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit.
In Broadwater Down, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so each type needs testing. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Broadwater Down (TN2, TN4, TN1)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Places near Broadwater Down
Also in Broadwater Down
Which option is right?
A low price may mean shortcuts, which releases fibres. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, because the material is clear.
How we work in Broadwater Down
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Work done to the regulations
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Textured ceilings in Broadwater Down
Broadwater Down is about 1 mile south-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Properties in Broadwater Down range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Crawley, about 19 miles away.
Older homes across Broadwater Down may have coatings added during past renovations. Non-domestic buildings like Broadwater Down Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. Parts of the High Weald National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Broadwater Down; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Artex jobs anywhere in TN2, TN4 and TN1 start with the postcode and some photos. Streets in the area include Frant Road, Eridge Road and Ramslye Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Broadwater Down is on the A267, so it’s easy for us to reach. If your property is just outside Broadwater Down, we also cover Hawkenbury (1 mile east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (1 mile north-east), Rusthall (2 miles north-west), Langton Green (2 miles north-west) and Bells Yew Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Sevenoaks (12 miles north), Tonbridge (6 miles north), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (7 miles north-east), Southborough (3 miles north) and Edenbridge (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are The Corn Exchange (0.5 miles north-east) and The Amelia (1.1 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Rose Hill School (1.5 miles north) and Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (1.6 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Sir Alf Ramsey pub (under half a mile south-west)
What affects the price in Broadwater Down
When we quote, we look at:
- The type of material and its condition
- The category of work
- How much waste there is
- How much there is
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- Street parking nearby
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- An overall view
- How we’d reach it
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
The scope of Artex removal
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Other materials may need their own approach
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
Doing it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Looking after things afterwards
File the result and the paperwork.
Once we are done:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Keep pets away
What to avoid
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
What happens
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking and access
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Ask for a quote
You will get a written quote. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
Related guides
Materials we deal with
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Questions from Broadwater Down
Do you work on properties in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Is the Artex in my Broadwater Down home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
How much does Artex removal cost in Broadwater Down?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, so we quote after testing.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both are options: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will advise room by room.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site