Kent · England
Artex Removal for Horden
Artex removal across Horden, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Get a quote for Horden
About our artex removal in Horden
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. Typical jobs include rented homes refurbished between tenants and ceilings before plastering, involving coated plasterboard, stipple finishes and Artex ceilings.
In areas like Horden, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Location
- Horden (TN17, TN12)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
What happens
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Getting a price
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
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What affects the price in Horden
Every quote reflects:
- The survey scope
- What the material is and its state
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Location, parking and any London charges
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- Cracks or breaks
- A rough size or measurement
- How we’d reach it
- Labels, if any
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
FAQs for Horden
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do textured ceilings in Horden homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
After we’ve finished in Horden
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
To avoid problems in future:
- Photos help us quote
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Keep pets away
Avoid these
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Limits to be aware of
Worth knowing before booking:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Other materials may need their own approach
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
Horden properties and textured coatings
Horden is about 6 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. Horden has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
A school like Colliers Green Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. Parts of the High Weald National Landscape are within about 4 miles of Horden, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
For Artex jobs in TN17 and TN12, just send the postcode and a few photos. Streets in the area include Hill Top and Husheath Hill, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Other places close to Horden we cover include Colliers Green (1 mile south), Flishinghurst (2 miles south), Marden Thorn (2 miles north), Knox Bridge (2 miles east) and Cranbrook Common (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles west), Tonbridge (11 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north-west), Foley Park (10 miles north) and Paddock Wood (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Sissinghurst Castle (3.6 miles east) and Brattle Farm Museum (2 miles north-east).
Typical Artex jobs in Horden
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Structural work through coated ceilings
For rented flats close to Marden station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Comparing quotes
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Suitable insurance for the work
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Also in Horden
Which option is right?
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding. Ask about the method and the waste. 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?
- Accredited laboratory results
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Read how we price jobs and the cost guide.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site