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Artex Removal in Kemsing
Artex removal in Kemsing: Artex removal, with testing first, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings already disturbed
Need Artex removal in Kemsing?
About our artex removal in Kemsing
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. We often deal with textured walls, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard, and people normally contact us about walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit and ceilings before downlights go in.
Homes in places like Kemsing may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so test each different coating. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Area
- Kemsing (TN15)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and don’t cover
To be clear about the scope:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- We need the room cleared
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Material and condition
- Access to the area
- The quantity or area
- Disposal costs
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Helping us quote
For a quick quote, include:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Street parking nearby
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A picture of the whole area
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
Artex removal around Kemsing
Kemsing is about 2 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Properties in Kemsing range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
In older homes in Kemsing, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. If you are refurbishing flats near Otford station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Kemsing is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the TN15 postcode area. Local streets include High Street, Copperfields Walk and Childsbridge Lane; we cover every one. Neighbouring places we cover include Cotman's Ash (1 mile north-east), Heaverham (2 miles east), Woodlands (2 miles north-east), Romney Street (2 miles north) and Knatts Valley (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south) and Northfleet (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Kemsing Castle Bank (0.5 miles east) and Otford Heritage Centre (1 mile west). Open spaces near Kemsing include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include St Michael's Preparatory School (0.6 miles north-west) and Knole Academy (2 miles south-west)
Which option is right?
Skimming over Artex avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why people choose us
- No removal until we know what it is
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Domestic and commercial work
- Reports and results you can share
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
Towns and villages near Kemsing
Step by step
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- 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
How to prepare
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Getting a price
Every job is quoted in writing. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Related guides
A closer look at the materials
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
What we deal with in Kemsing
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling isn’t automatically asbestos.
In older properties, we often see:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Walls before tiling
Non-domestic buildings like Kemsing Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, clearly stated
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- What is not included
- What paperwork you get
Doing it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
After the job
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
After we have finished:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Test every different coating
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Keep pets out of the work area
Avoid these
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Kemsing questions
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you cover Kemsing and the area around Otford station?
Yes. Otford station is about 1 mile north-west of Kemsing, and we cover both.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Typically not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both are options: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will advise room by room.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Only once you know it’s clear. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We will identify it and advise on removal.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site