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Asbestos Artex Removal in Egerton, Kent
Artex removal for properties in Egerton and Kent: Artex removal, with testing first.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Artex removal in Egerton
A closer look at the materials
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Artex removal for Egerton properties
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. From walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit and flaking textured ceilings, we cover Artex ceilings, swirl patterns and stipple finishes and more.
In a village like Egerton, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Where
- Egerton (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Egerton
More for properties in Egerton
Doing it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
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.
What affects the price in Egerton
Prices vary with:
- Access to the area
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The type of material and its condition
- The size of the job
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Sending photos
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Damaged areas
- Street parking nearby
- Visible markings
- How we’d reach it
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Weighing up your options
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why us?
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Clear written quotes
- Waste paperwork for every removal
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Textured ceilings in Egerton
Egerton is about 7 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Properties in Egerton range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
For a school such as Egerton Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. In older homes in Egerton, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Egerton, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We cover Artex jobs across TN27. Whether your property is on The Street, Stevens Close and New Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. Other places close to Egerton we cover include Mundy Bois (1 mile south), Newland Green (1 mile south-west), Egerton Forstal (1 mile south-west), Pembles Cross (1 mile west) and Potter's Forstal (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles west) and Davington (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (1.5 miles west).
The process
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking and access
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Let us know if something’s broken
How to get a quote
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Helpful guides
The scope of Artex removal
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- 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
- We need the room cleared
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Duty holders and landlords in Egerton
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Your questions about Artex removal in Egerton
Do you come out to small villages like Egerton?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Could my house in Egerton contain asbestos?
If your home in Egerton was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Either can work: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will recommend one for each room.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
What happens next
File the result and the paperwork.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Test every different coating
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Keep pets away
- Book your plasterer after removal
Avoid these
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note