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Asbestos Artex Removal in Kennington, Kent
Found something that might be asbestos in Kennington? We provide textured coating testing and removal, explained in plain English.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings before downlights go in
Asbestos help in Kennington
Artex removal near Kennington
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We will explain which suits your rooms. People often contact us about loft conversions and ceilings due for plastering or skimming, involving Artex ceilings, coated ceiling roses and swirl patterns.
In places like Kennington, textured ceilings are a common renovation find. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Area
- Kennington (TN24, TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we deal with in Kennington
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, so they may start to flake.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Non-domestic buildings like Kennington Church of England Academy should already have records of any textured coatings.
Before you book anyone
- The method and controls
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
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Weighing up your options
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
What you get
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Across London and the South East
- Clear advice on your options
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
Take a look at how we quote or the cost guide.
What’s included, and what isn’t
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
Looking after things afterwards
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Going forward:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Test every different coating
- Send photos of the coatings
Things not to do
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Test before the builders arrive.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
If you run a business from older premises in Kennington, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
What happens
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Getting ready
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Artex removal around Kennington
Kennington is about 2 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Kennington is within our Kent area, whatever the size of the job. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Kennington to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
Older homes across Kennington may have coatings added during past renovations. If you are refurbishing a rental near Ashford International station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Kennington is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Here we cover the TN24 and TN25 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Park Road, York Road and Ball Lane; we cover every one. With the A28 close by, Kennington is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also cover Bockhanger (1 mile south-west), Potters Corner (1 mile west), Boughton Lees (2 miles north), Godinton (2 miles south-west) and Willesborough (2 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north-east), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find County Square (1.4 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Schools near Kennington include Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (0.5 miles north) and Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Rose Inn (under half a mile north)
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- The category of work
- Travel and parking
- How much waste there is
- The survey scope
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- A rough size or measurement
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Cracks or breaks
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Common questions in Kennington
Is the Artex in my Kennington home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you cover Kennington from London?
Kennington is about 48 miles from central London, well within our area.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both work; it depends on the room. We will advise for each room.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many don’t. A test will tell you.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site