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Asbestos Artex Removal in Kippington, Kent
Artex removal for properties in Kippington and Kent: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, with written paperwork.
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings before skimming
Need Artex removal in Kippington?
Artex removal in Kippington
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. Whether it’s ceilings coming down and rented flats before redecoration, we cover swirl patterns, coated ceiling roses and stipple finishes and more.
In a smaller place like Kippington, textured ceilings often show up when people renovate older family homes, and testing comes first. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Where
- Kippington (TN13, TN14, TN15)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors in the price are:
- How much there is
- How many samples are needed
- The category of work
- Travel and parking
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- The parking area
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Cracks or breaks
- An idea of size
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.
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Limits to be aware of
What’s in and what’s out:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Your options compared
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding. Ask about the method and the waste. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why us?
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Work done to the regulations
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Identify first, remove only when needed
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
Where asbestos turns up
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Flaking textured ceilings
For a school such as St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Before booking anyone
- What isn’t included
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- The documents you’ll receive
- What category of work it is
Afterwards
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Give us room sizes
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Empty the rooms in advance
What to avoid
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
DIY and asbestos
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Your questions about Artex removal in Kippington
How far is Kippington from London?
We cover Kippington, about 20 miles from central London.
Do older homes in Kippington have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Kippington can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many do not. A test will tell you.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Do you work in Kippington?
Yes, Kippington is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
Kippington properties and textured coatings
Kippington is about 1 mile south of Sevenoaks, in Kent. For Artex jobs in Kippington, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Kippington is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is Crawley, about 19 miles away.
If you are refurbishing a rental near Sevenoaks station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. If your home is one of the older properties in Kippington, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 5 miles of Kippington; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We cover Artex jobs across TN13, TN14 and TN15. From Glebe Lane, Beech Road and Grange Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover include Sevenoaks (1 mile north), Bessels Green (1 mile north-west), Riverhead (1 mile north), Dunton Green (2 miles north) and Chipstead (2 miles north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Kemsing Castle Bank (3.3 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Museum (0.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include New Beacon School (0.5 miles south) and Knole Academy (1.2 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Black Boy Public House (0.6 miles east)
The process
If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking and access
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Make sure we can get to the area
Getting a price
Send us the address in Kippington, a description and some photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
For landlords, agents and businesses
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site