Kent · England
Artex Removal for Daniel's Water
Artex removal across Daniel's Water and nearby. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings already disturbed
Artex removal in Daniel's Water
Responsibilities for owners
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Daniel's Water must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Artex removal near Daniel's Water
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation, which is why testing first matters in Daniel's Water. Whether it’s loft conversions and extensions and coatings damaged by leaks, we cover coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and Artex ceilings.
In a village like Daniel's Water, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Location
- Daniel's Water (TN26)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
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Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- What the material is and its state
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Waste quantity and disposal
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Sending photos
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- The parking area
- Cracks or breaks
- Approximate dimensions
Every job is quoted in writing. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Can I do it myself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Questions from Daniel's Water
Do you work near Pluckley station?
Yes. Pluckley station is about 2.6 miles north-west of Daniel's Water, and we cover both.
How far is Daniel's Water from London?
We cover Daniel's Water, about 46 miles from central London.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Only once you know it’s clear. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
The process
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the work area
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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After the job
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, and you get the paperwork.
Some practical advice:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Send photos of the coatings
- Test every different coating
- Give us room sizes
Avoid these
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Test before the builders arrive.
Why people call us in Daniel's Water
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights releases fibres.
These are some of the things we deal with in Daniel's Water:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Walls before tiling
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
For rented flats close to Pluckley station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Your options compared
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Why us?
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Clear written quotes
- No removal until we know what it is
Daniel's Water properties and textured coatings
Daniel's Water is about 3 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We work across Daniel's Water and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Daniel's Water is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our area stretches from Daniel's Water to Canterbury (16 miles away).
Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Daniel's Water, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Here we cover the TN26 postcode area. Other places close to Daniel's Water we cover include Fleeden (1 mile south), Chilmington Green (1 mile south-east), Great Chart (1 mile east), Godinton (2 miles north-east) and Hothfield (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (15 miles north-west), Ashford (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (13 miles east) and Davington (13 miles north).
A little further out are County Square (3.1 miles east) and Romden Castle (3.9 miles west). The countryside around Daniel's Water includes Orlestone Forest.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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