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Asbestos Artex Removal in Penenden Heath, Kent
Buildings in Penenden Heath built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers Artex removal, with testing first.
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Need Artex removal in Penenden Heath?
Artex removal in Penenden Heath
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. A small sample tells you which you have, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. People often contact us about coatings already disturbed and ceilings due for plastering or skimming, including stipple finishes, textured walls and coated ceiling roses.
In Penenden Heath, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so each type needs testing. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Location
- Penenden Heath (ME14)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
After we’ve finished in Penenden Heath
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Some practical advice:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Keep pets away
Don’ts
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
How we price Artex removal
What drives the price:
- Travel and parking
- How easy it is to reach
- The size of the job
- Material and condition
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- Visible markings
- A rough size or measurement
- Street parking nearby
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
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Penenden Heath questions
Do textured ceilings in Penenden Heath homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Is my textured ceiling in Penenden Heath asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many do not. The only way to know is to test a sample.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
How we work
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
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Where asbestos turns up
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
These are some of the things we deal with in Penenden Heath:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings already disturbed
- Landlord refurbishments
For rented flats close to Maidstone East station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Before you book anyone
- The method and controls
- What paperwork you get
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
Doing it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Limits to be aware of
Before booking, note that:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We need the room cleared
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
What we deal with
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
Artex removal around Penenden Heath
Penenden Heath is about 1 mile north of Maidstone, in Kent. Homes, landlords and businesses in Penenden Heath contact us for Artex jobs about all kinds of jobs. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Penenden Heath, near St Paul's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. A school like St Paul's Infant School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. Penenden Heath is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Artex jobs anywhere in ME14 start with the postcode and some photos. Local streets include Rock Road, Byron Road and Knowle Road; we cover every one. You’ll find Penenden Heath on the A249, which makes it simple to get to. Close by, we cover Foley Park (1 mile south-west), Harbourland (1 mile north), Grove Green (1 mile east), Ringlestone (1 mile north-west) and Maidstone (1 mile south). We also cover nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west) and Faversham (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum (0.7 miles south-west) and The Mall Maidstone (0.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Schools near Penenden Heath include Valley Park School (0.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Hollybush Public House (0.5 miles west)
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site