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Artex Removal for Hawkhurst
Buildings in Hawkhurst built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer Artex removal, with testing first.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Loft conversions
- Flaking textured ceilings
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Materials, one by one
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Artex removal near Hawkhurst
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. A small sample tells you which you have, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. Typical materials include coated ceiling roses, coated plasterboard and textured walls, and typical jobs are extensions that cut into ceilings and landlord refurbishments.
Homes in areas like Hawkhurst may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so test each different coating. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Area
- Hawkhurst (TN18)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Choosing the right option
You will find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why choose us
- Covering London and the South East
- Domestic and commercial work
- Clear written quotes
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Where asbestos turns up
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings coming down
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings before downlights go in
Older homes across Hawkhurst may have coatings added during past renovations.
Questions to ask before you book
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- The scope of the job, in writing
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The size of the job
- How many samples are needed
- Access to the area
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- Damaged areas
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- An idea of size
- An overall view
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
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Good to know
The usual limits are:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials in Hawkhurst
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
Should you do it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Textured ceilings in Hawkhurst
Hawkhurst is about 12 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Wherever your property is in Hawkhurst, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we’ll quote. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
For rented flats close to Etchingham station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. For a school such as Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. Hawkhurst is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Artex jobs anywhere in TN18 start with the postcode and some photos. Your property could be on High Street, Barretts Road and Norris Close or the roads around them, wherever it is in Hawkhurst. For properties just outside Hawkhurst, we cover Beal's Green (1 mile north), Pipsden (1 mile east), The Moor (1 mile south-west), Gill's Green (1 mile north) and Little Conghurst (1 mile south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (10 miles north-west), Tenterden (8 miles east) and Southborough (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (4.9 miles west).
- Schools near Hawkhurst include Marlborough House School (0.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Queen's Hotel (less than half a mile south-east)
How we work
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. We’ll tell you when we’ve finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Before we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Make sure we can get to the area
Getting a price
You will get a written quote. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
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Your questions about Artex removal in Hawkhurst
Do textured ceilings in Hawkhurst homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
Do you cover Hawkhurst from London?
Hawkhurst is about 41 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. To do that, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
For managing agents and freeholders in Hawkhurst, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site