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Artex Removal in Goudhurst
Found something that might be asbestos in Goudhurst? We provide testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, explained in plain English.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings already disturbed
Artex removal for Goudhurst
About our artex removal in Goudhurst
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. From ceilings before skimming and flaking textured ceilings, we cover stipple finishes, coated ceiling roses and Artex ceilings and more.
In places like Goudhurst, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Goudhurst (TN17)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
After the job
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Once we’re done:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Test every different coating
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Empty the rooms in advance
What to avoid
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
How we work
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- 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
Getting ready
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Find any old asbestos reports
Ask for a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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Your options compared
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Always test first. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why people choose us
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Across London and the South East
- No removal until we know what it is
Read how we quote or our cost guide.
Towns and villages near Goudhurst
More for properties in Goudhurst
Doing it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
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.
Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- Material and condition
- How much waste there is
- Travel and parking
- Access to the area
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Sending photos
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A photo of the whole area
- Visible markings
- Approximate dimensions
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
A closer look at the materials
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Where asbestos turns up
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, which can make them crumble.
These come up again and again:
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Rented flats before redecoration
In older homes in Goudhurst, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
What your quote should include
- VAT, clearly stated
- The method and controls
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
Goudhurst properties and textured coatings
Goudhurst is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cover Goudhurst as part of Kent, whatever the size of the job. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our area stretches from Goudhurst to Crawley (about 28 miles away).
A school like Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. If you’re refurbishing flats near Marden station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Parts of the High Weald National Landscape are within about 4 miles of Goudhurst, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
For Artex jobs in TN17, just send the postcode and a few photos. From High Street, Church Road and Back Lane or anywhere nearby, we can help. Other places close to Goudhurst we cover include Smallbridge (1 mile north-west), Brandfold (1 mile north), Broad Ford (1 mile north-west), Capel Cross (2 miles north) and Glassenbury (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (10 miles north-west), Kings Hill (11 miles north), Foley Park (12 miles north) and Paddock Wood (5 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Finchcocks Musical Museum (1.6 miles south-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Goudhurst include Bewl Water.
- Nearby, you will find The Star And Eagle Hotel (less than half a mile north-east)
FAQs for Goudhurst
Do you work near Marden station?
Yes, we cover Goudhurst and the area towards Marden station, about 4.5 miles north.
Do you cover small places like Goudhurst?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then get advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
What’s included, and what isn’t
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note