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Asbestos Artex Removal in Cobham, Kent
Worried about asbestos in Cobham? We provide testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, explained in plain English.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Artex removal near Cobham
What’s included, and what isn’t
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
Artex removal for Cobham properties
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. Typical jobs include ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and loft conversions and extensions, including Artex ceilings, stipple finishes and textured walls.
In towns and villages like Cobham, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Cobham (DA12)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price Artex removal
When we quote, we look at:
- The survey scope
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Access to the area
- Licensed or non-licensed
Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Helping us quote
Photos often save us a visit:
- Approximate dimensions
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Cracks or breaks
- Street parking nearby
You will get a written quote. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
Which option is right?
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why people choose us
- Across London and the South East
- Clear written quotes
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Records for your files
See how we quote and our cost guide.
DIY and asbestos
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
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.
Places near Cobham
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
For managing agents and freeholders in Cobham, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
FAQs for Cobham
Do older homes in Cobham have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do textured ceilings in Cobham homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you work in Cobham?
Yes, Cobham is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not every coating does: many coatings are asbestos-free. Testing a sample is how you find out.
A closer look at the materials
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Artex removal around Cobham
Cobham is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Properties in Cobham range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our area stretches from Cobham to London (about 23 miles away).
If you are refurbishing a rental near Sole Street station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Non-domestic buildings like Cobham Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Artex jobs anywhere in DA12 start with the postcode and some photos. Your property could be on The Street, Lawrence Drive and Cobhambury Road, wherever it is in Cobham. We also carry out Artex jobs in Upper Bush (2 miles south-east), Lower Bush (2 miles south-east), Cuxton (2 miles south-east), North Halling (3 miles south-east) and Upper Halling (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north) and Tonbridge (14 miles south).
A little further out are Rochester Castle (4.3 miles east) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.9 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Local schools include Thamesview School (2.3 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship Inn (under half a mile south)
Looking after things afterwards
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Keep pets away
- Give us room sizes
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Plan around the closed rooms
Don’ts
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Test before the builders arrive.
What happens
Our team wears protective equipment, and keep the room closed while we work. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- 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
Getting ready
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Ask for a quote
Each job is priced individually. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
Helpful guides
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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