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Artex Removal for Kings Hill
Artex removal in Kings Hill and across Kent: Artex removal, with testing first.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Textured walls before a refit
Artex removal in Kings Hill
Artex removal for Kings Hill properties
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Kings Hill. Whether it’s coatings damaged by leaks and extensions that cut into ceilings, we cover textured walls, Artex ceilings and stipple finishes.
In Kings Hill, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so test each different coating. We only recommend work that’s needed, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Location
- Kings Hill (ME19)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Let us know if something’s broken
How to get a quote
You will get a written quote. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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Choosing the right option
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Why us?
- Across London and the South East
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Records for your files
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
See our prices page and our cost guide.
FAQs for Kings Hill
Do you work near West Malling station?
Yes. West Malling station is about 1.5 miles north-east of Kings Hill, and we cover both.
Do textured ceilings in Kings Hill homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
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.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. To do that, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Can I do it myself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Good to know
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
What happens next
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
After we have finished:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Keep pets out of the work area
Things not to do
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Why people call us in Kings Hill
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings before skimming
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
If you are refurbishing a rental near West Malling station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Comparing quotes
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- What isn’t included
- VAT, clearly stated
Kings Hill properties and textured coatings
Kings Hill is about 5 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Homes, landlords and businesses in Kings Hill contact us for Artex jobs about all kinds of jobs. We work in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We work right across the region, from Kings Hill to London (about 27 miles away).
A school like Kings Hill School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. If your home is one of the older properties in Kings Hill, near Church of St John the Baptist or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Anywhere in ME19, we can help with Artex removal. Whether your property is on Churchill Square, Townsend Square and Ruton Square or a nearby road, the process is the same. Other places close to Kings Hill we cover include Well Street (1 mile north-east), Red Hill (1 mile south-east), Wateringbury (1 mile south-east), West Malling (2 miles north) and Nettlestead (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west) and Gravesend (11 miles north).
A little further out are Maidstone Hospital (3.4 miles east) and Leybourne Castle (2.3 miles north).
- Nearby schools include The Malling School (1.7 miles north-east)
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What affects the price in Kings Hill
Prices vary with:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The size of the job
- Access to the area
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Damaged areas
- A close-up from a safe distance
- How we’d reach it
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form; it helps us quote accurately.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site