Kent · England
Artex Removal for Hextable
Artex removal for properties in Hextable and Kent: Artex removal, with testing first, with written paperwork.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Walls before tiling
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Asbestos help in Hextable
Artex removal for Hextable properties
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. Whether it’s coatings damaged by DIY and flaking textured ceilings, we cover textured walls, swirl patterns and Artex ceilings.
Homes in areas like Hextable may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so each type needs testing. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Where
- Hextable (BR8, DA2)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Artex removal around Hextable
Hextable is about 3 miles south-west of Dartford, in Kent. Homes, landlords and businesses in Hextable contact us for Artex jobs. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We work right across the region, from Hextable to London (about 13 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Hextable Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. Older homes across Hextable may have coatings added during past renovations. Hextable is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
This part of Kent takes in BR8 and DA2, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Panter's, Southbank and Plantation Road or the roads around them. Hextable sits on or near the B258; tell us about parking if you are on a main road. Neighbouring places we cover include Puddledock (1 mile north-west), Swanley Village (1 mile south-east), Stonehill Green (1 mile west), Joyden's Wood (1 mile north-west) and Wilmington (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also work in Dartford (3 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (7 miles east) and Kings Hill (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Broadway Shopping Centre (3.4 miles north-west) and Dartford Library (2.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Wansunt Pit.
- Schools near Hextable include Hextable School (within half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship pub (0.5 miles north-west)
Choosing the right option
Skimming over Artex avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it smooth first, and it remains in place. Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why choose us
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Work done to the regulations
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Take a look at our prices page and published price ranges.
Why people call us in Hextable
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, so they may start to flake.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Loft conversions
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
If you are refurbishing flats near Swanley station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What your quote should include
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Any exclusions
- The documents you will receive
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- The size of the job
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Material and condition
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Photos that help
What to photograph:
- Where we could park
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A photo of the whole area
- A rough size or measurement
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Limits to be aware of
We are upfront about what’s included:
- We need the room cleared
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials in Hextable
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
The process
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Dig out previous surveys
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Mention any parking restrictions
Getting a price
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Looking after things afterwards
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
To avoid problems in future:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Test every different coating
- Keep pets out of the work area
Things not to do
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
For businesses and landlords in Hextable
For managing agents and freeholders in Hextable, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Places near Hextable
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Questions from Hextable
Is asbestos common in Hextable homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both are options: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will advise room by room.
Do you cover Hextable?
Yes, we do: our area includes Hextable and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
Is my textured ceiling in Hextable asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many do not. The only way to know is to test a sample.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
How can I get a price?
Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note