Kent · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Hearnden Green, Kent
Artex removal in Hearnden Green and across Kent: textured coating testing and removal, with written paperwork.
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Artex removal near Hearnden Green
How artex removal works in Hearnden Green
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. Whether it’s loft conversions and walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit, we cover coated plasterboard, coated ceiling roses and swirl patterns.
Rural homes near Hearnden Green have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Location
- Hearnden Green (TN27)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
What’s in and what’s out:
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Other materials may need their own approach
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Common materials
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
A closer look at the materials
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
Textured ceilings in Hearnden Green
Hearnden Green is about 6 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We work across Hearnden Green and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
Hearnden Green is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We carry out Artex jobs all over TN27 and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover include Headcorn (1 mile south-east), Southernden (2 miles east), Swift's Green (3 miles south-east), Smarden Bell (3 miles south-east) and Lashenden (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles west), Tonbridge (15 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Sutton Valence Castle (1.7 miles north-west) and Kent Firefighting Museum (3.6 miles south).
Weighing up your options
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and it remains in place. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why us?
- Across London and the South East
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Records for your files
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
Read how we quote and our cost guide.
Common questions in Hearnden Green
Do you work on properties 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.
Do you cover small places like Hearnden Green?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Hearnden Green
Older coatings are often painted over many times, so age is hard to judge.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Walls before tiling
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings before plastering
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Headcorn station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What your quote should include
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- VAT, clearly stated
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
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The process
If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible and bagged or wrapped. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Tell us about parking and access
After we have finished in Hearnden Green
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
A few practical points:
- Photos help us quote
- Give us room sizes
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Keep pets out of the work area
What to avoid
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Responsibilities for owners
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Hearnden Green must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
DIY and asbestos
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
- 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