Kent · England
Artex Removal in Longfield
Artex removal in Longfield, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings before skimming
Artex removal near Longfield
Artex removal for Longfield properties
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. Whether it’s structural work through coated ceilings and walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit, we cover Artex ceilings, coated ceiling roses and stipple finishes.
Village homes like those in Longfield have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Longfield (DA3)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Typical Artex jobs in Longfield
Many trades want a test result first.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Ceilings before plastering
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Older homes across Longfield may have coatings added during past renovations.
Before you book anyone
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Any exclusions
Your questions about Artex removal in Longfield
Do you come out to small villages like Longfield?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is the Artex in my Longfield home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Either can work: the right choice depends on the room. We will recommend one for each room.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
Do you work in Longfield?
We do: our area includes Longfield and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Only once you know it’s clear. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Also near Longfield
What else we do in Longfield
What happens next
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Going forward:
- Keep pets away
- Test every different coating
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
Avoid these
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
How it works
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- 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
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
How to get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Helpful guides
Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- How easy it is to reach
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Parking and access charges
- How much there is
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- An overall view
- Cracks or breaks
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
The scope of Artex removal
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
For businesses and landlords in Longfield
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Longfield must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
For managing agents and freeholders in Longfield, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Textured ceilings in Longfield
Longfield is about 3 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Wherever your property is in Longfield, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we’ll quote. We work in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
For a school such as Longfield Academy, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. If you are refurbishing a rental near Longfield station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Longfield is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
This part of Kent takes in DA3, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Station Road, Main Road and Ightham Close; we cover every one. If your property is just outside Longfield, we also cover Hartley (1 mile south), New Barn (1 mile east), Longfield Hill (1 mile south-east), New Ash Green (2 miles south) and Nash Street (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Darent Valley Hospital (3.3 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (3.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Hartley Primary Academy (1 mile south)
- Pubs nearby include Railway Tavern (less than half a mile west)
Can I do it myself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
- 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