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Artex Removal for Ivy Hatch
Buildings in Ivy Hatch built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Landlord refurbishments
Asbestos help in Ivy Hatch
Choosing the right option
Skimming over Artex avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Why us?
- Clear written quotes
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
Take a look at how we price jobs or the cost guide.
About our artex removal in Ivy Hatch
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. People often contact us about coatings in the way of electrical work and extensions that cut into ceilings, involving stipple finishes, swirl patterns and Artex ceilings.
In places like Ivy Hatch, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Area
- Ivy Hatch (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
What happens
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Clear the way to the work area
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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The scope of Artex removal
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials in Ivy Hatch
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
For businesses and landlords in Ivy Hatch
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Towns and villages near Ivy Hatch
Other services in Ivy Hatch
What it costs
Our quotes take into account:
- Access to the area
- The size of the job
- The category of work
- The type of material and its condition
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Street parking nearby
- Damaged areas
- A picture of the whole area
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
Textured ceilings in Ivy Hatch
Ivy Hatch is about 4 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. For Artex jobs in Ivy Hatch, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Ivy Hatch is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our area stretches from Ivy Hatch to London (22 miles away).
For rented flats close to Borough Green & Wrotham station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Older homes across Ivy Hatch may have coatings added during past renovations. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Ivy Hatch, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Wherever your property is in TN15, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your property is on Coach Road, Ismays Road and Stone Street Road or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we cover Ightham (1 mile north-east), Stone Street (1 mile west), Sheet Hill (1 mile east), Yopps Green (1 mile east) and Oldbury (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (3.6 miles west).
- Nearby, you will find The Plough pub (within half a mile south-east)
Ivy Hatch questions
Is the Artex in my Ivy Hatch home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
Is asbestos common in Ivy Hatch homes?
Any home in Ivy Hatch built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you cannot tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Do you work in Ivy Hatch?
Yes, we do: our area includes Ivy Hatch and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description and we’ll quote.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Where asbestos turns up
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Walls before tiling
- Coatings scraped during DIY
For a school such as St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Before booking anyone
- Any exclusions
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- What category of work it is
- Which laboratory analyses samples
After the job
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
After we have finished:
- File the test result and waste note
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Test every different coating
- Photos help us quote
Things not to do
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site