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Asbestos Artex Removal in East Farleigh, Kent
Artex removal in East Farleigh: Artex removal, with testing first. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Loft conversions
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Walls before tiling
Need Artex removal in East Farleigh?
About our artex removal in East Farleigh
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 East Farleigh. From textured walls before a refit and loft conversions and extensions, we cover swirl patterns, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard and more.
Village homes like those in East Farleigh have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Location
- East Farleigh (ME15, ME16)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there’s no confusion.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
How to prepare
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
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.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Artex in East Farleigh homes
East Farleigh is about 2 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in East Farleigh, just send the postcode. East Farleigh is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings like East Farleigh Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. For rented flats close to East Farleigh station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. East Farleigh is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Wherever your property is in ME15 and ME16, Artex removal is available. Whether your property is on Station Road, Lower Road and Kilnbridge Close or a nearby road, we can help. East Farleigh is on the B2010, which makes it simple to get to. We also carry out Artex jobs in Dean Street (1 mile east), Kettle Corner (1 mile west), Farleigh Green (1 mile west), Hoppers Corner (1 mile west) and Fant (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north), Tonbridge (10 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Fremlin Walk (2.2 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (1.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include Oakwood Park Grammar School (1.4 miles north-east) and St Augustine Academy (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Bull Inn (under half a mile south)
What happens next
File the result and the paperwork.
To avoid problems in future:
- Test every different coating
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Give us room sizes
Avoid these
Test before the builders arrive.
Test before the builders arrive.
Questions from East Farleigh
Is asbestos common in East Farleigh homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in East Farleigh may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you work in East Farleigh?
Yes. We cover East Farleigh and the surrounding area as part of Kent. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Can I stay at home while you work?
Generally you can use other rooms: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
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.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. You will get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
How do I get a quote?
Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Can I just skim over it?
It’s an option for an intact coating: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Don’t sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
Good to know
To be clear about the scope:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Other materials may need their own approach
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Materials, one by one
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How much there is
- How much waste there is
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Sending photos
When you send photos, these help most:
- Damaged areas
- Approximate dimensions
- An overall view
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Can I do it myself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
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Your options compared
Skimming over Artex avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why us?
- Reports and results you can share
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Domestic and commercial work
- Identify first, remove only when needed
See our prices page and published price ranges.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site