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Artex Removal in Crockenhill
Artex removal in Crockenhill: Artex removal, with testing first, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Artex removal for Crockenhill
Artex removal in Crockenhill
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. A small sample tells you which you have, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. Whether it’s loft conversions and coatings damaged by leaks, we deal with stipple finishes, swirl patterns and coated plasterboard.
In a village like Crockenhill, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- Crockenhill (BR8)
- Region
- Kent
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
What happens
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Find any old asbestos reports
Get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Crockenhill questions
Do you cover Crockenhill and the area around Swanley station?
Yes. Swanley station is about 0.8 miles north of Crockenhill, and we cover both.
Is the Artex in my Crockenhill home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. To do that, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then ask for advice.
Can I just skim over it?
It’s an option for an intact coating: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Which option is right?
Test, leave, cover or remove? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is typically best. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why people choose us
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Clear written quotes
- Work done to the regulations
Take a look at how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Artex in Crockenhill homes
Crockenhill is about 2 miles east of Orpington, in Kent. Crockenhill is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Crockenhill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our area stretches from Crockenhill to London (14 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Crockenhill Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. Older homes across Crockenhill may have coatings added during past renovations. Crockenhill is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Artex jobs anywhere in BR8 start with the postcode and some photos. That could mean a property on Church Road, Old Chapel Road and Sounds Lodge or the roads around them, wherever it is in Crockenhill. Nearby, we also cover Kevington (1 mile west), Swanley (1 mile north-east), Well Hill (2 miles south), Derry Downs (2 miles west) and Maypole (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Dartford (5 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (7 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles east), Tonbridge (14 miles south), Northfleet (9 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include London Borough of Bromley Museum (2.5 miles west) and Orpington Hospital (3.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Crockenhill include The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Local schools include Orchards Academy (1.1 miles north)
Should you do it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
What we do and don’t cover
A few things to be aware of:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- We need the room cleared
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we deal with
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
After the job
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Test every different coating
Things not to do
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
How we price Artex removal
When we quote, we look at:
- How much there is
- The type of material and its condition
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The survey scope
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Photos that help
For a quick quote, include:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A rough size or measurement
- Street parking nearby
To get a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Why people call us in Crockenhill
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights releases fibres.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings before plastering
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Swanley station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, clearly stated
- The documents you will receive
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
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What else we do in Crockenhill
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note