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Artex Removal in Herne Pound
Artex removal in Herne Pound: textured coating testing and removal. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Loft conversions
- Flaking textured ceilings
Need Artex removal in Herne Pound?
Artex removal in Herne Pound
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. Whether it’s flaking textured ceilings and walls before tiling, we deal with coated plasterboard, swirl patterns and textured walls.
Rural homes near Herne Pound have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Area
- Herne Pound (ME18)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Getting a price
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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How we price Artex removal
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Travel and parking
- How much waste there is
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Where we could park
- A rough size or measurement
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
What it might be made of
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
If you manage or own a block in Herne Pound, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
DIY and asbestos
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Options to consider in Herne Pound
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Always test first. Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Why choose us
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Across London and the South East
- Reports and results you can share
See our prices page or our cost guide.
What we do and do not cover
Worth knowing before booking:
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
FAQs for Herne Pound
Do you come out to small villages like Herne Pound?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Is the Artex in my Herne Pound home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Artex removal around Herne Pound
Herne Pound is about 6 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Herne Pound has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Herne Pound is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We work right across the region, from Herne Pound to London (about 26 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Wateringbury station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. For a school such as Mereworth Community Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Wherever your property is in ME18, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Butcher's Lane and Beech Road; we cover every one. If your property is just outside Herne Pound, we also cover Kent Street (1 mile north-east), Mereworth (1 mile south), New Pound (1 mile west), Swanton (1 mile south-west) and Pizien Well (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.4 miles north-west) and Leybourne Castle (3.3 miles north-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queens Head Public House (within half a mile south)
What we deal with in Herne Pound
Many trades want a test result first.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Textured walls before a refit
- Landlord refurbishments
- Loft conversions
Older homes across Herne Pound may have coatings added during past renovations.
What your quote should include
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Whether the job needs notifying
- If the price includes VAT
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What else we do in Herne Pound
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site