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Asbestos Artex Removal in Kingswood, Kent
Worried about asbestos in Kingswood? Our service covers testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, with clear advice at each step.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Asbestos help in Kingswood
Artex removal near Kingswood
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. Typical jobs include structural work through coated ceilings and coatings damaged by leaks, involving coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and stipple finishes.
In a village like Kingswood, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Where
- Kingswood (ME17)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Choosing the right option
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding. Ask about the method and the waste. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
How we work in Kingswood
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
Looking after things afterwards
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Keeping things safe:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Book your plasterer after removal
- File the test result and waste note
- Give us room sizes
Don’ts
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Limits to be aware of
We are upfront about what’s included:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Other materials may need their own approach
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials in Kingswood
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Nearby places to Kingswood
Other services in Kingswood
DIY and asbestos
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Artex removal around Kingswood
Kingswood is about 5 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Properties in Kingswood range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Kingswood is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
Older homes across Kingswood may have coatings added during past renovations. For rented flats close to Harrietsham station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 3 miles of Kingswood; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the ME17 postcode area. Local streets include Chestnut Drive, Bushy Grove and Tall Trees Close; we cover every one. Neighbouring places we cover include Chartway Street (1 mile south-west), Ulcombe (1 mile south-east), Broomfield (1 mile north), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile east) and Chegworth (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (13 miles north-east) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Leeds Castle (1.5 miles north) and KIMS hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
Why people call us in Kingswood
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling isn’t automatically asbestos.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings coming down
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Non-domestic buildings like Kingswood Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Before you book anyone
- What category of work it is
- Any exclusions
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- If the price includes VAT
How it works
If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there is no confusion.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
How to prepare
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Move things out of the way carefully
Ask for a quote
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Helpful guides
Questions from Kingswood
Could my house in Kingswood contain asbestos?
If your home in Kingswood was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
What it costs
Our quotes take into account:
- Disposal costs
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The quantity or area
- Material and condition
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.
Sending photos
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Visible markings
- Street parking nearby
- Cracks or breaks
- How we’d reach it
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site