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Artex Removal in Oldbury
Artex removal in Oldbury and across Kent: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Artex removal near Oldbury
FAQs for Oldbury
Do textured ceilings in Oldbury homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
Do older homes in Oldbury have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Oldbury may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings normally aren’t licensed.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
You can, if it’s intact: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
How artex removal works in Oldbury
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Oldbury. We often deal with stipple finishes, coated ceiling roses and swirl patterns, and people usually contact us about ceilings before plastering and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights.
In a village like Oldbury, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Oldbury (TN15)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Places near Oldbury
What else we do in Oldbury
Textured ceilings in Oldbury
Oldbury is about 4 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Homes, landlords and businesses in Oldbury contact us for Artex jobs. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Oldbury to London (about 22 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Oldbury, near Church of St Peter or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Borough Green & Wrotham station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Oldbury; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of TN15 and the streets around it. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Oldbury Lane, Spring Lane and Sevenoaks Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Ightham (1 mile south), Styants Bottom (1 mile west), Ivy Hatch (1 mile south), Sheet Hill (1 mile south-east) and Stone Street (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
A little further out are Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.4 miles east) and Ightham Court (0.8 miles north-east).
- Schools near Oldbury include Wrotham School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Old House (within half a mile south)
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
After we’ve finished in Oldbury
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with a consignment note.
To avoid problems in future:
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Keep pets away
Things not to do
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Materials we deal with
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
How we price Artex removal
What drives the price:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How many samples are needed
- What the material is and its state
A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
What to photograph
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Approximate dimensions
- Damaged areas
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we will advise.
Options to consider in Oldbury
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
How we work in Oldbury
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
See how we quote and the cost guide.
What we deal with in Oldbury
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings before skimming
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Non-domestic buildings like Ightham Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings.
Questions to ask before you book
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Any exclusions
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
DIY and asbestos
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
How it works
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking and access
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Let us know if something’s broken
How to get 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
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note