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Artex Removal in Chart Sutton
Worried about asbestos in Chart Sutton? We provide testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, explained in plain English.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Artex removal for Chart Sutton
Artex removal near Chart Sutton
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. From coatings damaged by DIY and ceilings before downlights go in, we cover Artex ceilings, coated plasterboard and textured walls and more.
In towns and villages like Chart Sutton, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so you know where you stand.
- Where
- Chart Sutton (ME17)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Chart Sutton properties and textured coatings
Chart Sutton is about 3 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. In Chart Sutton, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Chart Sutton is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our area stretches from Chart Sutton to Canterbury (22 miles away).
If you are refurbishing flats near Bearsted station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Non-domestic buildings like Langley Park Primary Academy should already have records of any textured coatings. Chart Sutton is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Artex jobs anywhere in ME17 start with the postcode and some photos. That could mean a property on Plough Wents Road, Amber Lane and Marsham Crescent, wherever it is in Chart Sutton. If your property is just outside Chart Sutton, we also cover Wierton (1 mile south-west), Five Wents (1 mile east), Warmlake (1 mile east), Langley (1 mile north-east) and Sutton Valence (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (3 miles north-west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include KIMS hospital (4.4 miles north) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.1 miles north-east).
- Local schools include Senacre Technology College (1.3 miles north) and Cornwallis Academy (2.4 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Inn (0.9 miles east)
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you manage or own a block in Chart Sutton, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
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Questions from Chart Sutton
Is the Artex in my Chart Sutton home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Is asbestos common in Chart Sutton homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Chart Sutton can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings normally are not licensed.
How much does Artex removal cost in Chart Sutton?
Room sizes, the method and the waste decide, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Either can work: the right choice depends on the room. We’ll advise room by room.
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 normally better. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
What you get
- Records for your files
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
Afterwards
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Give us room sizes
- Test every different coating
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Clear the rooms before the work
What to avoid
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
The process
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. While we work, the area stays out of bounds.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- 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
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Let us know where we can park
How to get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
What we deal with in Chart Sutton
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Loft conversions
In older homes in Chart Sutton, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Before booking anyone
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- What paperwork you get
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
A closer look at the materials
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- Disposal costs
- Travel and parking
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Photos that help
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A picture of the whole area
- Labels, if any
- Street parking nearby
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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