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Asbestos Artex Removal in Chegworth, Kent
Artex removal in Chegworth: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Landlord refurbishments
Need Artex removal in Chegworth?
Artex removal in Chegworth
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We’ll explain which suits your rooms. From ceilings before downlights go in and ceilings before skimming, we deal with Artex ceilings, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard and more.
Village homes like those in Chegworth have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so you know where you stand.
- Location
- Chegworth (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Chegworth
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 come out to small villages like Chegworth?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will advise for each room.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
Can I stay at home while you work?
Normally you can use other rooms: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
Nearby places to Chegworth
What else we do in Chegworth
Textured ceilings in Chegworth
Chegworth is about 6 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. We work across Chegworth and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Chegworth is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
For a school such as Harrietsham Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. For rented flats close to Harrietsham station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 2 miles of Chegworth, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
This part of Kent takes in ME17. Neighbouring places we cover include Broomfield (1 mile west), Pollhill (1 mile south-east), Harrietsham (1 mile east), Kingswood (1 mile south-west) and Eyhorne Street (1 mile north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (11 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (4.9 miles north-west) and Leeds Castle (0.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Park Gate Inn (0.9 miles north-west)
Weighing up your options
Plastering over it is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
How we work in Chegworth
- Domestic and commercial work
- Reports and results you can share
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Clear written quotes
Read how we price jobs or our cost guide.
What we do and do not cover
To be clear about the scope:
- We need the room cleared
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
What happens
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and the room stays closed. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Getting ready
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Warn neighbours if needed
Get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
A closer look at the materials
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Duty holders and landlords in Chegworth
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Chegworth
Older coatings are often painted over many times, which can make them look newer than they are.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Coatings already disturbed
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings before plastering
- Loft conversions and extensions
In older homes in Chegworth, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Questions to ask before booking
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
What happens next
Share the paperwork with your trades.
Once we are done:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Send photos of the coatings
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Keep pets away
Things not to do
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
How we price Artex removal
What changes the cost:
- How much there is
- The type of material and its condition
- Access to the area
- Disposal costs
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- Approximate dimensions
- A clear close-up
- An overall view
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
- 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