Kent · England
Artex Removal for Farthing Green
Artex removal for properties in Farthing Green and Kent: textured coating testing and removal.
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Artex removal near Farthing Green
Common questions in Farthing Green
Do older homes in Farthing Green have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is the Artex in my Farthing Green home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is generally needed.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
How artex removal works in Farthing Green
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Farthing Green, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Whether it’s textured walls before a refit and coatings already disturbed, we cover Artex ceilings, coated plasterboard and textured walls.
Village homes like those in Farthing Green have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Area
- Farthing Green (TN12)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price Artex removal
Our quotes take into account:
- How much waste there is
- Licensed or non-licensed
- What the material is and its state
- How easy it is to reach
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Helping us quote
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Labels, if any
- A rough size or measurement
- Cracks or breaks
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Places near Farthing Green
Other services in Farthing Green
For landlords, agents and businesses
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Farthing Green properties and textured coatings
Farthing Green is about 6 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. For Artex jobs in Farthing Green, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. We work in 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Farthing Green; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We cover Artex jobs across TN12 and the streets around it. We also carry out Artex jobs in Devil's Den (1 mile north-west), Hawkenbury (1 mile south-west), Rabbit's Cross (2 miles west), Cross-at-Hand (2 miles west) and Staplehurst (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Brattle Farm Museum (3.4 miles south-west) and Sutton Valence Castle (1.6 miles north).
Doing it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
The scope of Artex removal
A few things to be aware of:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
After we have finished in Farthing Green
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Going forward:
- Photos help us quote
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Each different coating needs testing
- Clear the rooms before the work
What to avoid
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
What happens
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Before we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Dig out previous surveys
Get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
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; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is normally better. Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, because the material is clear.
What you get
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Across London and the South East
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Read how we price jobs and published price ranges.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site