Kent · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Hunton, Kent
Artex removal for Hunton: textured coating testing and removal. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Need Artex removal in Hunton?
What happens next
Share the paperwork with your trades.
After we have finished:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
Don’ts
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
How artex removal works in Hunton
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through. People often contact us about coatings in the way of electrical work and textured walls before a refit, involving stipple finishes, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard.
Village homes like those in Hunton have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Location
- Hunton (ME15)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
The scope of Artex removal
The usual limits are:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Questions from Hunton
Is the Artex in my Hunton home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
How far is Hunton from London?
We cover Hunton, about 31 miles from central London.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. You’ll get available dates with the quote.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Do you cover Hunton?
Yes, we do: our area includes Hunton and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos and we’ll quote.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote once we know what it contains.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
How we price Artex removal
Every quote reflects:
- Disposal costs
- The category of work
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Location, parking and any London charges
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Helping us quote
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Approximate dimensions
- Where we could park
- How we’d reach it
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 will advise.
Artex removal around Hunton
Hunton is about 4 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. If your Artex job is in Hunton, let us know about access. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Yalding station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Non-domestic buildings like Hunton Church of England Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings.
Here we cover the ME15 postcode area. From West Street, Bensted Close and Bishop's Lane or anywhere nearby, we can help. Other places close to Hunton we cover include Benover (1 mile west), Yalding (1 mile north-west), Congelow (1 mile west), Chainhurst (1 mile south-east) and Laddingford (2 miles west). We also cover nearby towns such as Maidstone (4 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Teapot Island (1.8 miles west) and Oakwood Hospital (3.7 miles north).
A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Typical Artex jobs in Hunton
Older coatings are often painted over many times, which can make them look newer than they are.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Coatings already disturbed
- Loft conversions
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Rented flats before redecoration
If your home is one of the older properties in Hunton, near St Mary's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Comparing quotes
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Which laboratory analyses samples
The process
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. It helps if we can park nearby.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Dig out previous surveys
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Make sure we can get to the area
Getting a price
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Helpful guides
DIY and asbestos
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Also near Hunton
More for properties in Hunton
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note