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Asbestos Artex Removal in Garlinge Green, Kent
Looking for Artex removal in Garlinge Green? We work across Garlinge Green and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings before plastering
Need Artex removal in Garlinge Green?
Garlinge Green properties and textured coatings
Garlinge Green is about 4 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Homes, landlords and businesses in Garlinge Green contact us for Artex jobs. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent.
Garlinge Green is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of CT4 and the streets around it. We also carry out Artex jobs in Petham (1 mile south-east), Shalmsford Street (1 mile north), Mystole (1 mile north-west), Chartham (2 miles north) and Anvil Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Ashford (9 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-east) and Whitstable (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.9 miles north-east) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.5 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
About our artex removal in Garlinge Green
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. Testing a sample tells you, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. Typical jobs include rented flats before redecoration and coatings damaged by leaks, including swirl patterns, coated ceiling roses and Artex ceilings.
In areas like Garlinge Green, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- Garlinge Green (CT4)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in Garlinge Green
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
These are some of the things we deal with in Garlinge Green:
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings before plastering
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Chartham station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
What to look for in a quote
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Any exclusions
- VAT, clearly stated
What affects the price in Garlinge Green
We base our quote on:
- Access to the area
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Material and condition
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Photos that help
For a quick quote, include:
- Where we could park
- An idea of size
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
What happens next
Covered coatings should be recorded.
To avoid problems in future:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Give us room sizes
- Send photos of the coatings
Avoid these
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Your options compared
A low price may mean shortcuts. Ask about the method and the waste. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why people choose us
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Covering London and the South East
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Work done to the regulations
Take a look at how we quote and our cost guide.
Towns and villages near Garlinge Green
Other services in Garlinge Green
DIY and asbestos
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Responsibilities for owners
If you manage or own a block in Garlinge Green, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Garlinge Green: your questions answered
Do you cover small places like Garlinge Green?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Is asbestos common in Garlinge Green homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Garlinge Green may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we will arrange to see it.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Can I stay at home while you work?
Typically you can use other rooms: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Do you cover Garlinge Green?
Yes. We cover Garlinge Green and the surrounding area as part of Kent. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Limits to be aware of
Worth knowing before you book:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
What happens
If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
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.
Read more
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site