Kent · England
Artex Removal in Comp
Worried about asbestos in Comp? Our service covers testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, with clear advice at each step.
- Ceilings coming down
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings before downlights go in
Artex removal in Comp
About our artex removal in Comp
For an asbestos coating, the room is sealed, the coating kept wet and nothing sanded or dry-scraped, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. We often deal with Artex ceilings, coated ceiling roses and textured walls, and typical jobs are coatings already disturbed and landlord refurbishments.
In areas like Comp, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Location
- Comp (TN15)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about Artex removal in Comp
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you cover small places like Comp?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Only once you know it’s clear. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. You’ll get available dates with the quote.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
Choosing the right option
Testing first can save a lot: a clear result means normal methods. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Why choose us
- Domestic and commercial work
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Accredited laboratory results
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Take a look at how we price jobs or the cost guide.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Textured ceilings in Comp
Comp is about 3 miles west of Kings Hill, in Kent. If your Artex job is in Comp, let us know about access when you get in touch. We work in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Comp to London (24 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. In older homes in Comp, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 8 miles of Comp; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the TN15 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Comp we cover include Platt (1 mile north-west), Wrotham Heath (1 mile north-east), Crouch (1 mile south-west), Claygate Cross (1 mile south-west) and Borough Green (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Ightham Court (2.3 miles west) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (within half a mile west).
- Schools near Comp include Wrotham School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Blue Anchor pub (0.7 miles north-west)
How it works
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking and access
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Clear the way to the work area
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Other services in Comp
How we price Artex removal
What changes the cost:
- The survey scope
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Disposal costs
- Location, parking and any London charges
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- Street parking nearby
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Labels, if any
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Materials we deal with
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Doing it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
After the job
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
To avoid problems in future:
- Test every different coating
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
Things not to do
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
What we do and do not cover
Worth knowing before booking:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note