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Asbestos Artex Removal in Clapper Hill, Kent
Looking for Artex removal in Clapper Hill? We work across Clapper Hill and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings before skimming
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
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Artex removal in Clapper Hill
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. People often contact us about rented homes refurbished between tenants and ceilings before skimming, including coated plasterboard, textured walls and Artex ceilings.
Village homes like those in Clapper Hill have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Area
- Clapper Hill (TN27)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
After the job
File the result and the paperwork.
To avoid problems in future:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Each different coating needs testing
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Plan around the closed rooms
Things not to do
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
The scope of Artex removal
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- We need the room cleared
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials in Clapper Hill
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
What it might be made of
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Clapper Hill questions
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you work near Headcorn station?
Yes, we cover Clapper Hill and the area towards Headcorn station, about 4.8 miles north.
Do you cover Clapper Hill?
Yes. We cover Clapper Hill and the surrounding area as part of Kent. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
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.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Usually not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
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What else we do in Clapper Hill
What happens
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. It helps if we can park nearby.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Before we arrive
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Mention any parking restrictions
Getting a price
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Related guides
Textured ceilings in Clapper Hill
Clapper Hill is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in Clapper Hill, just send the postcode. We work in 922 places in Kent. Our area stretches from Clapper Hill to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
Clapper Hill is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Artex jobs anywhere in TN27 start with the postcode and some photos. Other places close to Clapper Hill we cover include Fosten Green (1 mile west), East End (1 mile south-west), Parkgate (1 mile south-east), London Beach (2 miles east) and Strood (3 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles north), Ashford (10 miles east), Foley Park (14 miles north), Paddock Wood (12 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles south-east) and Bearsted (12 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Mervyn Quinlan Museum (1.2 miles south-west) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.8 miles north-west).
Weighing up your options
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Why choose us
- Work done to the regulations
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Domestic and commercial work
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
See how we quote or our cost guide.
Where asbestos turns up
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Ceilings before plastering
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings before downlights go in
For rented flats close to Headcorn station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- What category of work it is
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- The documents you’ll receive
What affects the price in Clapper Hill
The biggest factors in the price are:
- What the material is and its state
- Disposal costs
- Parking and access charges
- The size of the job
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Helping us quote
When you send photos, these help most:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A rough size or measurement
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site