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Artex Removal in Little Mill
Buildings in Little Mill built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
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Little Mill properties and textured coatings
Little Mill is about 4 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We work across Little Mill and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We work in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Little Mill to Crawley (about 25 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Little Mill, near Church of the Holy Trinity or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. If you are refurbishing a rental near Beltring station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
We carry out Artex jobs all over TN12. Other places close to Little Mill we cover include Snoll Hatch (1 mile east), Barnes Street (1 mile west), East Peckham (1 mile north-east), Golden Green (1 mile west) and Branbridges (1 mile east). We also cover nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (4 miles west) and Kings Hill (5 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Tonbridge Castle (4.2 miles west) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Hadlow Rural Community School (2.1 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Man Of Kent Public House (under half a mile north-east)
About our artex removal in Little Mill
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. People often contact us about extensions that cut into ceilings and coatings already disturbed, involving coated plasterboard, coated ceiling roses and textured walls.
Village homes like those in Little Mill have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. We only recommend work that’s needed.
- Area
- Little Mill (TN12)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Before we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
Get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Responsibilities for owners
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
What we do and do not cover
Worth knowing before booking:
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
What happens next
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
After we’ve finished:
- File the test result and waste note
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Photos help us quote
- Test every different coating
Don’ts
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
What affects the price in Little Mill
What drives the price:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Material and condition
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The category of work
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- A photo of the whole area
- A rough size or measurement
- Damaged areas
- Where we could park
You will get a written quote. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
What we deal with in Little Mill
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights releases fibres.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings already disturbed
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
For a school such as East Peckham Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Questions to ask before booking
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- The scope of the job, in writing
Common questions in Little Mill
Do you cover Little Mill and the area around Beltring station?
Yes. Beltring station is about 1.5 miles east of Little Mill, and we cover both.
Is asbestos common in Little Mill homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Only once you know it’s clear. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
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What else we do in Little Mill
Should you do it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Which option is right?
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why choose us
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Across London and the South East
- Accredited laboratory results
- No removal until we know what it is
See how we price jobs or the cost guide.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site