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Artex Removal for Monk's Hill
Buildings in Monk's Hill built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer Artex removal, with testing first.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings coming down
- Loft conversions and extensions
Artex removal for Monk's Hill
About our artex removal in Monk's Hill
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. Whether it’s structural work through coated ceilings and damaged or cracked coatings, we cover stipple finishes, textured walls and coated ceiling roses and more.
Rural homes near Monk's Hill have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Location
- Monk's Hill (TN27)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Monk's Hill
Do you cover Monk's Hill and the area around Headcorn station?
Yes. Headcorn station is about 2.5 miles north-west of Monk's Hill, and we cover both.
Do older homes in Monk's Hill have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Monk's Hill may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is my textured ceiling in Monk's Hill asbestos?
Not every coating does: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. A sample test tells you which you have.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both are options: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will advise room by room.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Towns and villages near Monk's Hill
Other services in Monk's Hill
Choosing the right option
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What you get
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Covering London and the South East
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
Monk's Hill properties and textured coatings
Monk's Hill is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Monk's Hill has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Monk's Hill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our area stretches from Monk's Hill to Canterbury (20 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Headcorn station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Older homes across Monk's Hill may have coatings added during past renovations. Parts of the High Weald National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Monk's Hill; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Wherever your property is in TN27, Artex removal is available. Streets in the area include The Cut and Smarden Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. If your property is just outside Monk's Hill, we also cover Standen (1 mile south-west), Smarden (1 mile north-east), Lashenden (1 mile west), Smarden Bell (1 mile north) and Curteis' Corner (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Faversham (15 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west) and Davington (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romden Castle (1.8 miles east) and Benenden Hospital (4.4 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you will find The Flying Horse pub (0.9 miles north-east)
Where asbestos turns up
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
These are some of the things we deal with in Monk's Hill:
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings before plastering
A school like Smarden Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Comparing quotes
- What is not included
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
After we have finished in Monk's Hill
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
Keeping things safe:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Give us room sizes
- Each different coating needs testing
- Clear the rooms before the work
Things not to do
Test before the builders arrive.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Good to know
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials in Monk's Hill
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
How it works
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Clear the way to the work area
- Find any old asbestos reports
Getting a price
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
Should you do it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
What affects the price in Monk's Hill
Prices vary with:
- Travel and parking
- Access to the area
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How much waste there is
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Where we could park
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Approximate dimensions
Send us the address in Monk's Hill, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
A closer look at the materials
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site