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Asbestos Artex Removal in Hartley, Kent
Artex removal in Hartley: textured coating testing and removal. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings already disturbed
Asbestos help in Hartley
Textured ceilings in Hartley
Hartley is about 8 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. We work across Hartley and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Hartley is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our area stretches from Hartley to Canterbury (28 miles away).
Hartley is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Artex jobs anywhere in TN17 start with the postcode and some photos. Streets in the area include Hartley Road, Campion Crescent and Hartley Court Gardens, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Close by, we cover Swattenden (1 mile east), Cranbrook (1 mile north-east), Baker's Cross (2 miles north-east), Gill's Green (2 miles south) and Beal's Green (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north), Foley Park (14 miles north) and Paddock Wood (8 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Benenden Hospital (4.7 miles east) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.8 miles north-east).
How artex removal works in Hartley
For an asbestos coating, the room is sealed, the coating kept wet and nothing sanded or dry-scraped. We often deal with coated plasterboard, swirl patterns and stipple finishes, and people generally contact us about walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit and ceilings before downlights go in.
Rural homes near Hartley have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Hartley (TN17)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Typical Artex jobs in Hartley
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so testing is the only way to know.
These come up again and again:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings damaged by DIY
A school like High Weald Academy should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
What to look for in a quote
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- How fibres will be kept down
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
What it might be made of
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Questions from Hartley
Could my house in Hartley contain asbestos?
Any home in Hartley built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover small places like Hartley?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, so we quote after testing.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both are options: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll recommend one for each room.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. To do that, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
How we price Artex removal
Prices vary with:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How much waste there is
- How easy it is to reach
- The size of the job
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Photos that help
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Where we could park
- The access route
- Damaged areas
Include any existing survey or test when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Other services in Hartley
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Step by step
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked before the seals come down. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Getting a price
You will get a written quote. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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Landlords, managing agents and employers
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Before booking, note that:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials in Hartley
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
Weighing up your options
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
How we work in Hartley
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Clear advice on your options
- Accredited laboratory results
- No removal until we know what it is
Take a look at how we price jobs and the cost guide.
- 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