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Asbestos Artex Removal in Linkhill, Kent
Worried about asbestos in Linkhill? Our service covers removal of textured ceilings and walls, with clear advice at each step.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Loft conversions and extensions
Artex removal near Linkhill
The scope of Artex removal
So you know what to expect:
- We need the room cleared
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials in Linkhill
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
Artex removal for Linkhill properties
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. Testing a sample tells you, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. People often contact us about rented homes refurbished between tenants and loft conversions, involving stipple finishes, textured walls and swirl patterns.
In a village like Linkhill, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Area
- Linkhill (TN18)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we deal with in Linkhill
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Ceilings before skimming
- Ceilings coming down
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Flaking textured ceilings
For a school such as Sandhurst Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
What to look for in a quote
- Any exclusions
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- VAT, clearly stated
Should you do it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Responsibilities for owners
If your business premises in Linkhill were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Step by step
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- 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 the area clear of children and pets
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
How to get a quote
Each job is priced individually. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
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Afterwards
Covered coatings should be recorded.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- File the test result and waste note
- Photos help us quote
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep pets out of the work area
Don’ts
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Artex in Linkhill homes
Linkhill is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. We cover Linkhill as part of Kent, for Artex jobs of every size. We cover 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 28 miles away.
Older homes across Linkhill may have coatings added during past renovations. Parts of the High Weald National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Linkhill; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Anywhere in TN18, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Linkhill we cover include Sandhurst (1 mile west), Sandhurst Cross (2 miles west), Iden Green (2 miles north), Bodiam (2 miles south-west) and Four Throws (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Tenterden (6 miles north-east), Park Wood (15 miles north), Staplehurst (10 miles north) and Stanhope (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Benenden Hospital (4.6 miles north) and The C.M Booth Collection (2.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Linkhill include Flatropers Wood.
What affects the price in Linkhill
Our quotes take into account:
- The category of work
- How much there is
- The type of material and its condition
- How many samples are needed
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- Labels, if any
- An idea of size
- Damaged areas
- An overall view
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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FAQs for Linkhill
How far is Linkhill from London?
Linkhill is about 44 miles from central London, well within our area.
Could my house in Linkhill contain asbestos?
Any home in Linkhill built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you cannot tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is typically needed.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Is my textured ceiling in Linkhill asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings do not contain asbestos. A test will tell you.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
Materials, one by one
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site