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Asbestos Artex Removal in Palmer's Green, Kent
Worried about asbestos in Palmer's Green? We provide Artex removal, with testing first, explained in plain English.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings before plastering
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Textured ceilings in Palmer's Green
Palmer's Green is about 6 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Properties in Palmer's Green range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Palmer's Green is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We work right across the region, from Palmer's Green to Crawley (about 26 miles away).
Older homes across Palmer's Green may have coatings added during past renovations. If you are refurbishing a rental near Paddock Wood station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Parts of the High Weald National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Palmer's Green, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the TN12 postcode area. For properties just outside Palmer's Green, we cover Castle Hill (1 mile north-east), Pearson's Green (1 mile north-east), Horsmonden (1 mile south-east), Mile Oak (1 mile north) and Hazel Street (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles west), Tonbridge (7 miles north-west), Kings Hill (8 miles north) and Foley Park (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Old Scotney Castle (4.1 miles south) and The Hop Farm Museum (3.2 miles north). Open spaces near Palmer's Green include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include Mascalls School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Halfway House Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
About our artex removal in Palmer's Green
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, across Palmer's Green. Whether it’s rented flats before redecoration and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights, we cover textured walls, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses and more.
In a village like Palmer's Green, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Where
- Palmer's Green (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Afterwards
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with a consignment note.
Some practical advice:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Each different coating needs testing
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
What to avoid
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
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What’s included, and what isn’t
Worth knowing before booking:
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
Weighing up your options
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Test first. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why us?
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Accredited laboratory results
Take a look at how we price jobs or the cost guide.
How we work
Our team wears protective equipment, and keep the room closed while we work. The work area is kept clear while we are working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the work area
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Mention any parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Materials, one by one
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
FAQs for Palmer's Green
Do you work on properties in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do textured ceilings in Palmer's Green homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Typical Artex jobs in Palmer's Green
Most problems come during renovation: sanding, dry scraping or drilling.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
Non-domestic buildings like Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
What your quote should include
- The scope of the job, in writing
- What paperwork you get
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- How fibres will be kept down
Doing it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Prices and what affects them
What drives the price:
- Travel and parking
- How much waste there is
- How much there is
- Access to the area
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A rough size or measurement
- A picture of the whole area
- A clear close-up
- Damaged areas
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site