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Artex Removal for Hazelwood
Artex removal in Hazelwood, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Flaking textured ceilings
Artex removal for Hazelwood
What happens next
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Empty the rooms in advance
Things not to do
Test before the builders arrive.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
About our artex removal in Hazelwood
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation. From damaged or cracked coatings and loft conversions, we deal with coated ceiling roses, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns.
In towns and villages like Hazelwood, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Every job comes with paperwork, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Area
- Hazelwood (TN14)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Doing it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Good to know
The usual limits are:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
Textured ceilings in Hazelwood
Hazelwood is about 4 miles south of Orpington, in Kent. Anywhere in Hazelwood, just send the postcode, and we will quote. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 14 miles away.
A school like Downe Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Chelsfield station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 5 miles of Hazelwood; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Artex jobs anywhere in TN14 start with the postcode and some photos. From Hazelwood Road, Cudham Lane North and Spinney Way or a nearby road, the process is the same. Close by, we cover Downe (1 mile west), Luxted (1 mile south-west), Cudham (1 mile south), Single Street (1 mile south-west) and Green Street Green (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Dartford (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south-east), Northfleet (14 miles north-east) and Swanley (6 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Orpington Hospital (2.1 miles north-east) and Crofton Roman Villa (2.7 miles north). Open spaces near Hazelwood include Betsom's Hill and Downe Bank Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Hazelwood include Green Street Green Primary School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find George and Dragon pub (0.9 miles west)
How we work
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. It helps if we can park nearby.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Getting ready
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Mention any parking restrictions
How to get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Hazelwood: your questions answered
Do you work near Chelsfield station?
Yes, we cover Hazelwood and the area towards Chelsfield station, about 2.1 miles north-east.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. You will get available dates with the quote.
How much does Artex removal cost in Hazelwood?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Is my textured ceiling in Hazelwood asbestos?
Not every coating does: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. Testing a sample is how you find out.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
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Weighing up your options
Testing first can save a lot: a clear result means normal methods. Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Why us?
- No removal until we know what it is
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Covering London and the South East
See our prices page or our cost guide.
Why people call us in Hazelwood
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding, dry scraping or drilling releases fibres.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings coming down
In older homes in Hazelwood, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
What your quote should include
- Any exclusions
- What category of work it is
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What paperwork you get
Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
What it costs
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- What the material is and its state
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The survey scope
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Cracks or breaks
- A close-up from a safe distance
- How we’d reach it
- Where we could park
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site