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Asbestos Artex Removal in Marley, Kent
Artex removal in Marley and across Kent: removal of textured ceilings and walls, with written paperwork.
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
Artex removal in Marley
Artex removal in Marley
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. Typical jobs include ceilings before downlights go in and ceilings coming down, involving coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and coated plasterboard.
Rural homes near Marley have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- Marley (ME17)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Doing it yourself?
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.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Towns and villages near Marley
More for properties in Marley
The process
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and the room stays closed. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
What affects the price in Marley
When we quote, we look at:
- The category of work
- Travel and parking
- Disposal costs
- How much there is
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- Street parking nearby
- An overall view
- Labels, if any
- How we’d reach it
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
What we do and do not cover
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and doesn’t cover:
- We need the room cleared
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
Duty holders and landlords in Marley
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
If you run a business from older premises in Marley, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Common questions in Marley
Do older homes in Marley have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover Marley and the area around Harrietsham station?
Yes, we cover Marley and the area towards Harrietsham station, about 0.6 miles west.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote once we know what it contains.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Afterwards
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
After we have finished:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- File the test result and waste note
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
Things not to do
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
What we deal with in Marley
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, which can make them look newer than they are.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Landlord refurbishments
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings coming down
Older homes across Marley may have coatings added during past renovations.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
Textured ceilings in Marley
Marley is about 7 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Marley has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
For a school such as Harrietsham Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. For rented flats close to Harrietsham station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 3 miles of Marley, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
For Artex jobs in ME17, just send the postcode and a few photos. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Parks Road, Young Lane and Church Lane, wherever it is in Marley. Nearby, we also cover Harrietsham (1 mile west), Pollhill (1 mile west), Sandway (1 mile south-east), Platt's Heath (1 mile south) and Chegworth (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Leeds Castle (2.5 miles west) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.4 miles west).
- Schools near Marley include The Lenham School (1.1 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Roebuck Public House (0.5 miles west)
- 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