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Asbestos Artex Removal in Hawkenbury, Kent
Artex removal in Hawkenbury and across Kent: removal of textured ceilings and walls, with written paperwork.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Loft conversions
- Textured walls before a refit
Artex removal near Hawkenbury
Hawkenbury properties and textured coatings
Hawkenbury is about 1 mile south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. If your Artex job is in Hawkenbury, let us know about access when you get in touch. Hawkenbury is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Crawley, about 20 miles away.
If you’re refurbishing flats near Tunbridge Wells station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Non-domestic buildings like Claremont Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. Parts of the High Weald National Landscape are within about 5 miles of Hawkenbury; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We cover Artex jobs across TN2 and TN1. Local streets include Forest Road, Nelson Road and Dorset Road; we cover every one. Neighbouring places we cover include Royal Tunbridge Wells (1 mile north-west), Broadwater Down (1 mile west), Bells Yew Green (2 miles south-east), High Brooms (2 miles north) and Rusthall (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles north), Tonbridge (5 miles north), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (6 miles north-east) and Park Wood (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (1 mile north-west) and The Amelia (1 mile north-west). Within reach you will find Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Skinners' Kent Academy (1.3 miles north-east) and The Skinners’ Kent Academy (1.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Hawkenbury pub (within half a mile south-west)
Artex removal near Hawkenbury
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. A small sample tells you which you have, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. From loft conversions and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights, we deal with swirl patterns, coated plasterboard and textured walls.
In towns and villages like Hawkenbury, textured ceilings are a common renovation find, and testing comes first. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Area
- Hawkenbury (TN2, TN1)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Hawkenbury
What else we do in Hawkenbury
Common questions in Hawkenbury
Do older homes in Hawkenbury have asbestos?
Any home in Hawkenbury built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work on properties in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
Normally you can use other rooms: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not until it’s been tested. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- The type of material and its condition
- The category of work
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Disposal costs
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- Damaged areas
- A picture of the whole area
- A clear close-up
- Labels, if any
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
What’s included, and what isn’t
A few things to be aware of:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Hawkenbury
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Hawkenbury
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
If your home is one of the older properties in Hawkenbury, near St Peter's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Questions to ask before booking
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The method and controls
- If the price includes VAT
- What category of work it is
Choosing the right option
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
How we work in Hawkenbury
- Domestic and commercial work
- Reports and results you can share
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Clear advice on your options
Read how we quote and our cost guide.
What happens
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking and access
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
How to get a quote
Send us the address in Hawkenbury, a description and some photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will reply with a quote.
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A closer look at the materials
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Responsibilities for owners
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Hawkenbury, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
After we have finished in Hawkenbury
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
A few practical points:
- Test every different coating
- File the test result and waste note
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Keep pets out of the work area
Avoid these
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site