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Artex Removal for Horton Kirby
Any pre-2000 building in Horton Kirby may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers Artex removal, with testing first.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Artex removal in Horton Kirby
Artex removal in Horton Kirby
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. Typical jobs include rented flats before redecoration and loft conversions and extensions, including textured walls, swirl patterns and coated ceiling roses.
In a village like Horton Kirby, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Horton Kirby (DA4)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Horton Kirby
Is asbestos common in Horton Kirby homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Horton Kirby can contain it. 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, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you work in flats?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings usually aren’t licensed.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not every coating does: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. A sample test tells you which you have.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, so we quote after testing.
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Other services in Horton Kirby
DIY and asbestos
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
How we work
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and the room stays closed. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Your options compared
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why choose us
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Accredited laboratory results
- No removal until we know what it is
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
See how we quote or our cost guide.
What affects the price in Horton Kirby
Our quotes take into account:
- Access to the area
- How many samples are needed
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Material and condition
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Approximate dimensions
- Cracks or breaks
- A clear close-up
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
A closer look at the materials
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Duty holders and landlords in Horton Kirby
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
If your business premises in Horton Kirby were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Afterwards
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Keeping things safe:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Plan around the closed rooms
- File the test result and waste note
Avoid these
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Artex removal around Horton Kirby
Horton Kirby is about 4 miles south of Dartford, in Kent. In Horton Kirby, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. Horton Kirby is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 16 miles away.
For a school such as Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. In older homes in Horton Kirby, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Horton Kirby is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
For Artex jobs in DA4, just send the postcode and a few photos. That could mean a property on The Street, Rashleigh Way and Churchill Road, wherever it is in Horton Kirby. Close by, we cover Farningham (1 mile south-west), Speed Gate (2 miles south-east), Eynsford (2 miles south-west), Fawkham Green (2 miles south-east) and Maplescombe (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (4 miles north), Sevenoaks (8 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Darenth Park Hospital (3 miles north) and Bluewater (3.5 miles north). Within reach you will find Sawyers Lake and Wansunt Pit.
- Nearby, you will find The Fighting Cocks pub (within half a mile west)
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Horton Kirby
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings already disturbed
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Structural work through coated ceilings
If you’re refurbishing flats near Farningham Road station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Before you book anyone
- Any exclusions
- If the price includes VAT
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site