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Artex Removal for Petteridge
Artex removal across Petteridge, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings already disturbed
- Loft conversions and extensions
Get a quote for Petteridge
Which option is right?
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
What you get
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Accredited laboratory results
- Reports and results you can share
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Read how we quote and published price ranges.
How artex removal works in Petteridge
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, across Petteridge. People often contact us about walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit and rented homes refurbished between tenants, including stipple finishes, textured walls and coated plasterboard.
Rural homes near Petteridge have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Where
- Petteridge (TN12)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
After the job
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, with a consignment note.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Test every different coating
- Send photos of the coatings
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Give us room sizes
Avoid these
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Prices and what affects them
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- The size of the job
- Access to the area
- Parking and access charges
- The category of work
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Photos that help
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- An idea of size
- Where we could park
- A photo of the whole area
- How we’d reach it
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Step by step
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Getting a price
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
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DIY and asbestos
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Also near Petteridge
What else we do in Petteridge
Materials we deal with
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Your questions about Artex removal in Petteridge
Do older homes in Petteridge have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Petteridge and the area around Paddock Wood station?
Yes, we cover Petteridge and the area towards Paddock Wood station, about 2.6 miles north.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Do you work in Petteridge?
Yes, we do: our area includes Petteridge and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Petteridge
Many trades want a test result first.
Typical jobs in Petteridge include:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
Non-domestic buildings like Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
What to look for in a quote
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- If the price includes VAT
What we do and do not cover
Some limits to bear in mind:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Textured ceilings in Petteridge
Petteridge is about 5 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cover Petteridge as part of Kent, for Artex jobs of every size. We work in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Crawley, about 25 miles away.
If you are refurbishing a rental near Paddock Wood station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. In older homes in Petteridge, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Petteridge is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Here we cover the TN12 postcode area. That could mean a property on Petteridge Lane, Porters Close and Tibbs Court Lane, wherever it is in Petteridge. We also carry out Artex jobs in Matfield (1 mile north-west), Brenchley (1 mile north-east), Key's Green (1 mile south-west), Lamberhurst Quarter (2 miles south-west) and Colt's Hill (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles west), Tonbridge (6 miles north-west), Kings Hill (9 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tunbridge Wells Hospital (3.2 miles west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (3.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Petteridge include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Mascalls School (1.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Hop Bine pub (under half a mile north-east)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note