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Asbestos Artex Removal in Flishinghurst, Kent
Artex removal in Flishinghurst: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Loft conversions
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Flaking textured ceilings
Artex removal for Flishinghurst
Artex removal near Flishinghurst
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. Typical jobs include coatings damaged by DIY and ceilings coming down, including Artex ceilings, coated plasterboard and textured walls.
Village homes like those in Flishinghurst have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Flishinghurst (TN17)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Clear the way to the work area
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Related guides
For landlords, agents and businesses
For managing agents and freeholders in Flishinghurst, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- The quantity or area
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The survey scope
- Material and condition
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Cracks or breaks
- A close-up from a safe distance
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- An overall view
Send us the address in Flishinghurst, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Worth knowing before you book:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- We need the room cleared
- Other materials may need their own approach
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
Where asbestos turns up
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings before downlights go in
If you are refurbishing a rental near Marden station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- What paperwork you get
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
Flishinghurst: your questions answered
Do you come out to small villages like Flishinghurst?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is the Artex in my Flishinghurst home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. You’ll get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
What it might be made of
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Places near Flishinghurst
Other services in Flishinghurst
DIY and asbestos
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.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Textured ceilings in Flishinghurst
Flishinghurst is about 11 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Flishinghurst is within our Kent area, whatever the size of the job. Flishinghurst is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
For a school such as Colliers Green Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. Parts of the High Weald National Landscape are within about 2 miles of Flishinghurst; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We cover Artex jobs across TN17. Close by, we cover Colliers Green (1 mile north), Wilsley Green (1 mile east), Wilsley Pound (2 miles east), Horden (2 miles north) and Sissinghurst (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north), Foley Park (12 miles north) and Paddock Wood (7 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles east) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles east).
- Nearby schools include High Weald Academy (1.1 miles south-east)
After we have finished in Flishinghurst
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
To avoid problems in future:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Keep the results and paperwork
What to avoid
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site