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Asbestos Artex Removal in Dartford, Kent
Looking for Artex removal in Dartford? We cover Dartford and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Damaged or cracked coatings
Artex removal near Dartford
About our artex removal in Dartford
Planning a renovation in Dartford with textured ceilings? Get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. Typical materials include coated plasterboard, coated ceiling roses and stipple finishes, and typical jobs are textured walls before a refit and ceilings before plastering.
In towns like Dartford, plenty of homes from the 1960s to 1990s have textured ceilings, though older homes may have them too. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
FAQs for Dartford
Do you work near Dartford station?
Yes. Dartford station is close to the centre of Dartford, and we cover the whole area.
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You will get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
Do you cover Dartford?
Yes. We cover Dartford and the surrounding area as part of Kent. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings generally aren’t licensed.
Can I stay at home while you work?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
Which option is right?
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Always test first. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why us?
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Clear written quotes
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
What we do and don’t cover
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
How we price Artex removal
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- The category of work
- The type of material and its condition
- Disposal costs
- Parking and access charges
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Helping us quote
Photo tips:
- A clear close-up
- Street parking nearby
- How we’d reach it
- Approximate dimensions
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Textured ceilings in Dartford
Dartford is about 14 miles east of London, in Kent. For Artex jobs in Dartford, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Dartford is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 14 miles away.
For rented flats close to Dartford station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. If your home is one of the older properties in Dartford, near Church of the Holy Trinity or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 8 miles of Dartford; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Artex jobs anywhere in DA1, DA2, DA5 and DA13 start with the postcode and some photos. Local streets include High Street, Market Street and Temple Hill Square; we cover every one. Dartford is on the A2 and A206, which makes it simple to get to. Nearby, we also cover Temple Hill (1 mile north), Hawley (1 mile south), Stone (2 miles east), Clement Street (2 miles south) and Darenth (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Sevenoaks (11 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Northfleet (5 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (14 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (3 miles east). Dartford is one of the larger places we cover in Kent, with every kind of building, from homes to workplaces.
Other landmarks nearby include West Hill Hospital (0.6 miles west) and Stone Castle (2.3 miles east). Within reach you will find Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Leigh Academy (0.7 miles south-east) and Stone Lodge School (1.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Rose pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Colyers (2.9 miles north-west)
Can I do it myself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
After we have finished in Dartford
The surface is left ready for making good.
Keeping things safe:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Keep pets away
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Photos help us quote
What to avoid
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
What happens
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
How to get a quote
To get a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
Typical Artex jobs in Dartford
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings before skimming
- Walls before tiling
Non-domestic buildings like Dartford Primary Academy should already have records of any textured coatings.
Before booking anyone
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- The method and controls
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site