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Asbestos Artex Removal in Hacklinge, Kent
Buildings in Hacklinge built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Coatings damaged by leaks
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Artex removal in Hacklinge
For an asbestos coating, the room is sealed, the coating kept wet and nothing sanded or dry-scraped, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. Common materials are coated plasterboard, Artex ceilings and swirl patterns, and people generally contact us about coatings scraped during DIY and extensions that cut into ceilings.
In a village like Hacklinge, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- Hacklinge (CT14)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens next
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Going forward:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Each different coating needs testing
- Send photos of the coatings
What to avoid
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- What the material is and its state
- How much waste there is
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The number of samples or the size of the building
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Photos that help
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Labels, if any
- Approximate dimensions
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form; it helps us quote accurately.
What happens
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
How to prepare
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
Get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Typical Artex jobs in Hacklinge
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling isn’t automatically asbestos.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
In older homes in Hacklinge, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
What your quote should include
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- What category of work it is
What it might be made of
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Textured ceilings in Hacklinge
Hacklinge is about 2 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Hacklinge is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Hacklinge is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
A school like Worth Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. If you are refurbishing flats near Sandwich station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. The coast is within about 3 miles of Hacklinge; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
Anywhere in CT14, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a property on Homemead Lane and Hacklinge Hill, wherever it is in Hacklinge. Nearby, we also cover Finglesham (1 mile south-west), Marley (1 mile south-west), Worth (1 mile north-west), Ham (1 mile west) and Felderland (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north) and Broadstairs (9 miles north).
A little further out are Sandown Castle (2.1 miles east) and Deal Museum (2.3 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include Sandwich Technology School (1.7 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Coach pub (less than half a mile south)
FAQs for Hacklinge
Do older homes in Hacklinge have asbestos?
If your home in Hacklinge was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you cannot tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near Sandwich station?
Yes. Sandwich station is about 2 miles north of Hacklinge, and we cover both.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not until it’s been tested. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
Places near Hacklinge
More for properties in Hacklinge
Responsibilities for owners
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Doing it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Which option is right?
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
How we work in Hacklinge
- No removal until we know what it is
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Records for your files
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note