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Asbestos Artex Removal in Leigh, Kent
Artex removal for Leigh: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings before skimming
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How artex removal works in Leigh
Planning a renovation in Leigh with textured ceilings? Get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. From ceilings due to be knocked through or removed and ceilings before downlights go in, we deal with coated ceiling roses, coated plasterboard and stipple finishes.
In towns and villages like Leigh, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- Leigh (TN11)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start.
- 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
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Clear the way to the work area
Get a quote
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
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What affects the price in Leigh
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- Access to the area
- The category of work
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How much waste there is
A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Helping us quote
When you send photos, these help most:
- Approximate dimensions
- A picture of the whole area
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
What happens next
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Keep pets away
- Give us room sizes
- Send photos of the coatings
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
Avoid these
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Test before the builders arrive.
Artex removal around Leigh
Leigh is about 3 miles west of Tonbridge, in Kent. Properties in Leigh range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Leigh is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Leigh to Crawley (about 19 miles away).
Older homes across Leigh may have coatings added during past renovations. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Leigh (Kent) station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Artex jobs anywhere in TN11 start with the postcode and some photos. Streets in the area include High Street, Green View Avenue and The Green, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Other places close to Leigh we cover include Lower Haysden (1 mile east), Printstile (2 miles south), Bidborough (2 miles south-east), Tonbridge (3 miles east) and Stockland Green (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles east), Sevenoaks (6 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (10 miles north-east) and Foley Park (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and The Milne Museum (2.4 miles east). Within reach you will find Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Judd School (2.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Fleur De Lis Cottages Fleur De Lis Public House (within half a mile west)
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Choosing the right option
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Always test first. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What you get
- Records for your files
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Work done to the regulations
Take a look at how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
What we do and don’t cover
To be clear about the scope:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We need the room cleared
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
FAQs for Leigh
Do you work near Leigh (Kent) station?
Yes, we cover Leigh, including the streets around Leigh (Kent) station.
Is the Artex in my Leigh home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. You’ll get available dates with the quote.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Do you work in Leigh?
Yes, we do: Leigh is within the area we cover in Kent. Send the postcode and a few photos for a quote.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site