Kent · England
Artex Removal for Mile Oak
Buildings in Mile Oak built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Rented flats before redecoration
Artex removal in Mile Oak
How it works
Our team wears protective equipment, and keep the room closed while we work. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking and access
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Dig out previous surveys
About our artex removal in Mile Oak
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. Testing a sample tells you, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. People often contact us about coatings damaged by DIY and coatings in the way of electrical work, involving swirl patterns, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard.
Village homes like those in Mile Oak have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Area
- Mile Oak (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about Artex removal in Mile Oak
Is the Artex in my Mile Oak home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Do you cover Mile Oak from London?
Mile Oak is about 31 miles from central London, well within our area.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You’ll get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
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Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Should you do it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Duty holders and landlords in Mile Oak
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Artex in Mile Oak homes
Mile Oak is about 6 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We work across Mile Oak and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Mile Oak is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Crawley, about 26 miles away.
In older homes in Mile Oak, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. For a school such as Mascalls School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. Parts of the High Weald National Landscape are within about 8 miles of Mile Oak; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We carry out Artex jobs all over TN12. Whether your property is on Mile Oak Road, Mascall's Court Lane and Mascall's Court Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Other places close to Mile Oak we cover include Pearson's Green (1 mile east), Castle Hill (1 mile south-east), Queen Street (1 mile north), Palmer's Green (1 mile south) and Claygate (2 miles east). We also cover nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles west), Tonbridge (6 miles west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tunbridge Wells Hospital (4.3 miles west) and The Hop Farm Museum (2 miles north). The countryside around Mile Oak includes Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include Paddock Wood Primary School (1 mile north-west)
After the job
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Test every different coating
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep the results and paperwork
What to avoid
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
How we price Artex removal
Prices vary with:
- The type of material and its condition
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Travel and parking
- Waste quantity and disposal
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- Labels, if any
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Cracks or breaks
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Each job is priced individually. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
What we deal with in Mile Oak
Many trades want a test result first.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Landlord refurbishments
If you’re refurbishing flats near Paddock Wood station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
Limits to be aware of
A few things to be aware of:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials in Mile Oak
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note