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Asbestos Artex Removal in Langley, Kent
Artex removal across Langley, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Artex removal for Langley
Artex removal for Langley properties
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. From ceilings before plastering and coatings scraped during DIY, we cover stipple finishes, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard.
Village homes like those in Langley have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We only recommend work that is needed, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Location
- Langley (ME17, ME15)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, so they may start to flake.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Loft conversions
In older homes in Langley, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Questions to ask before booking
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- What is not included
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Suitable insurance for the work
Weighing up your options
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Always test first. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
How we work in Langley
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Read how we quote or our cost guide.
A closer look at the materials
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
What happens
We bag and label the waste as we work, for disposal at a permitted site. The work area is kept clear while we are working.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Let us know where we can park
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Getting a price
Every job is quoted in writing. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
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Langley questions
Do older homes in Langley have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Langley can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover small places like Langley?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we will arrange to see it.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
You can, if it’s intact: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
Can I do it myself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- Disposal costs
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Material and condition
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Sending photos
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- The parking area
- A clear close-up
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Artex removal around Langley
Langley is about 3 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover Langley as part of Kent, for Artex jobs of every size. Langley is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Langley to Canterbury (22 miles away).
A school like Langley Park Primary Academy should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. For rented flats close to Bearsted station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 4 miles of Langley, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Artex jobs anywhere in ME17 and ME15 start with the postcode and some photos. From Heath Road, Green Lane and Sutton Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also carry out Artex jobs in Langley Heath (1 mile east), Five Wents (1 mile south-east), Warmlake (1 mile south), Otham (1 mile north-west) and Chart Sutton (1 mile south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Maidstone (3 miles north-west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are KIMS hospital (3.6 miles north) and Sutton Valence Castle (1.8 miles south). The countryside around Langley includes Detling Hill.
- Nearby schools include Senacre Technology College (1 mile north-west) and New Line Learning Academy (2.4 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Potting Shed pub (under half a mile south-east)
What’s included, and what is not
A few things to be aware of:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
- We need the room cleared
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Langley, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note