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Artex Removal for Charing Hill
Artex removal in Charing Hill: textured coating testing and removal. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings before skimming
- Ceilings coming down
Asbestos help in Charing Hill
Doing it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
About our artex removal in Charing Hill
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through. Whether it’s ceilings coming down and flaking textured ceilings, we cover coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and stipple finishes and more.
Rural homes near Charing Hill have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Location
- Charing Hill (TN27)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For businesses and landlords in Charing Hill
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Towns and villages near Charing Hill
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Afterwards
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
A few practical points:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Photos help us quote
Avoid these
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
What we deal with in Charing Hill
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, which can make them crumble.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings before skimming
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings damaged by leaks
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Charing station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- What is not included
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- Parking and access charges
- How much waste there is
- The type of material and its condition
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Helping us quote
Helpful photos:
- Where we could park
- A close-up from a safe distance
- The access route
- Labels, if any
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Charing Hill: your questions answered
Is the Artex in my Charing Hill home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Send us the details of the premises.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, so we quote after testing.
Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
Artex in Charing Hill homes
Charing Hill is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever your property is in Charing Hill, tell us the postcode and what you need. Charing Hill is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our area stretches from Charing Hill to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Charing Hill, near Church of St Peter and St Paul or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Non-domestic buildings like Charing Church of England Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. Charing Hill is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We cover Artex jobs across TN27. Other places close to Charing Hill we cover include Stocker's Head (1 mile east), Stalisfield (2 miles north), Stalisfield Green (2 miles north), Paddock (2 miles east) and The Valley (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (4.8 miles north).
- Nearby, you’ll find King's Head Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
What happens
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
How to get a quote
Each job is priced individually. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
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Options to consider in Charing Hill
Skimming over Artex avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and it remains in place. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why people choose us
- Clear written quotes
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Covering London and the South East
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Read our prices page and published price ranges.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site