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Artex Removal in Hollingbourne
Need Artex removal in Hollingbourne? We cover Hollingbourne and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Artex removal near Hollingbourne
How we work
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, with no sanding or dry scraping. We will tell you when we have finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- 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
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
Getting a price
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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About our artex removal in Hollingbourne
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Hollingbourne. Typical jobs include loft conversions and coatings damaged by leaks, involving coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and coated plasterboard.
In a village like Hollingbourne, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Location
- Hollingbourne (ME17)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Hollingbourne
Could my house in Hollingbourne contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Hollingbourne can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you come out to small villages like Hollingbourne?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you cover Hollingbourne?
Yes, Hollingbourne is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
Can I just skim over it?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it first, and record that it’s there.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we will arrange to see it.
Hollingbourne properties and textured coatings
Hollingbourne is about 5 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Hollingbourne has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Hollingbourne to Canterbury (about 19 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Hollingbourne, near All Saints Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Hollingbourne station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about a mile of Hollingbourne, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Anywhere in ME17, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Upper Street, Pilgrims Way and Hollingbourne Hill; we cover every one. We also carry out Artex jobs in Eyhorne Street (1 mile south-west), Broad Street (1 mile north-west), Chegworth (2 miles south), Ashbank (2 miles south-west) and Broomfield (2 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-east), Faversham (11 miles east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Laundry Museum (0.9 miles south-west) and Leeds Castle (1.3 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Detling Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Glyder House Sugar Loaves Public House (0.7 miles south-west)
Places near Hollingbourne
More for properties in Hollingbourne
Doing it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. 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 recommends a competent person takes samples.
Options to consider in Hollingbourne
A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What you get
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Reports and results you can share
- Houses, flats and business premises
Take a look at how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Our quotes take into account:
- The quantity or area
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Material and condition
- Location, parking and any London charges
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Where we could park
- An idea of size
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
What we deal with in Hollingbourne
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights releases fibres.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Coatings damaged by DIY
For a school such as Hollingbourne Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- The method and controls
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- What paperwork you get
What we do and do not cover
A few things to be aware of:
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Other materials may need their own approach
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
Duty holders and landlords in Hollingbourne
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site