Kent · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Marley, Kent
Any pre-2000 building in Marley may contain asbestos. We offer Artex removal, with testing first.
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Rented flats before redecoration
Artex removal for Marley
Common questions in Marley
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Is the Artex in my Marley home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then get advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Do you work in Marley?
We do: Marley is within the area we cover in Kent. Share the postcode and a short description and we’ll quote.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. You’ll get available dates with the quote.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Artex removal for Marley properties
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. Typical jobs include coatings scraped during DIY and structural work through coated ceilings, involving textured walls, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard.
In a village like Marley, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Location
- Marley (CT4)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you run a business from older premises in Marley, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
If you manage or own a block in Marley, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
After the job
Covered coatings should be recorded.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Each different coating needs testing
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Send photos of the coatings
Things not to do
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
The process
Our team wears protective equipment, and keep the room closed while we work. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Ask for a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
What affects the price in Marley
The biggest factors in the price are:
- How easy it is to reach
- How many samples are needed
- Parking and access charges
- Licensed or non-licensed
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Photos that help
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- A photo of the whole area
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A rough size or measurement
- How we’d reach it
You will get a written quote. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Places near Marley
Other services in Marley
Materials we deal with
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Should you do it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Options to consider in Marley
Test, leave, cover or remove? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is generally best. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why people choose us
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Domestic and commercial work
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Read how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Marley properties and textured coatings
Marley is about 5 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We cover Marley as part of Kent, whatever the size of the job. Marley is one of 922 places in Kent where we work.
For rented flats close to Snowdown station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. A school like Barham Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 4 miles of Marley, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
For Artex jobs in CT4, just send the postcode and a few photos. Local streets include Marley Lane and Covet Lane; we cover every one. If your property is just outside Marley, we also cover Kingston (1 mile north-east), Heart's Delight (1 mile south-east), Out Elmstead (1 mile east), Barham (1 mile east) and Derringstone (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north-west), Dover (9 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (11 miles north-west).
A little further out are Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.3 miles north-west).
- Local pubs include Black Robin Public House (1 mile north-east)
What’s included, and what is not
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- We need the room cleared
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note