Kent · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Horsmonden, Kent
Artex removal for Horsmonden: Artex removal, with testing first. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Coatings already disturbed
Artex removal near Horsmonden
Textured ceilings in Horsmonden
Horsmonden is about 7 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Horsmonden is within our Kent area, for Artex jobs of every size. Horsmonden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Crawley, about 27 miles away.
If you are refurbishing a rental near Paddock Wood station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Horsmonden is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We cover Artex jobs across TN12 and the streets around it. Local streets include Morley Drive, Woodgate Mews and Back Lane; we cover every one. If your property is just outside Horsmonden, we also cover Hazel Street (1 mile south-west), Capel Cross (1 mile south-east), Broad Ford (1 mile south-east), Palmer's Green (1 mile north-west) and Castle Hill (1 mile north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles west), Tonbridge (8 miles north-west), Kings Hill (9 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tunbridge Wells Hospital (5.3 miles west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.5 miles south).
- Nearby, you will find The Highwayman pub (under half a mile west)
Artex removal in Horsmonden
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole than to strip the coating. We will talk you through the options for your rooms in Horsmonden. Common materials are Artex ceilings, coated plasterboard and textured walls, and typical jobs are ceilings due to be knocked through or removed and ceilings before plastering.
In towns and villages like Horsmonden, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. We only recommend work that’s needed.
- Location
- Horsmonden (TN12)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other materials may need their own approach
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
Questions from Horsmonden
How far is Horsmonden from London?
Horsmonden is about 34 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work near Paddock Wood station?
Yes. Paddock Wood station is about 3.4 miles north-west of Horsmonden, and we cover both.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Doing it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
For businesses and landlords in Horsmonden
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Afterwards
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Keep pets away
- Give us room sizes
Avoid these
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- The quantity or area
- Travel and parking
- How easy it is to reach
- Material and condition
Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, because the material is clear.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- Cracks or breaks
- Visible markings
- A picture of the whole area
- A close-up from a safe distance
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Horsmonden
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Walls before tiling
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Loft conversions
For a school such as Horsmonden Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
What your quote should include
- The scope of the job, in writing
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
Which option is right?
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why people choose us
- Covering London and the South East
- Clear written quotes
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Clear advice on your options
Take a look at how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Places near Horsmonden
What else we do in Horsmonden
How it works
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. It helps if we can park nearby.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking and access
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Warn neighbours if needed
Get a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
Related guides
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note