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Asbestos Artex Removal in Platt, Kent
Any pre-2000 building in Platt may contain asbestos. We offer testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Asbestos help in Platt
Artex removal for Platt properties
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. People often contact us about ceilings coming down and coatings scraped during DIY, including swirl patterns, textured walls and coated plasterboard.
In places like Platt, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Location
- Platt (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- The type of material and its condition
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Disposal costs
- Location, parking and any London charges
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- A clear close-up
- A photo of the whole area
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Approximate dimensions
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Your questions about Artex removal in Platt
Do you cover small places like Platt?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do textured ceilings in Platt homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: many coatings are asbestos-free. Testing a sample is how you find out.
Can I do it myself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Afterwards
Share the paperwork with your trades.
Keeping things safe:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Photos help us quote
- Keep the results and paperwork
Don’ts
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
A closer look at the materials
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Choosing the right option
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Why choose us
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
See how we quote or published price ranges.
Duty holders and landlords in Platt
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
What’s included, and what is not
What’s in and what’s out:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials in Platt
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
Artex removal around Platt
Platt is about 6 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Wherever your property is in Platt, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we’ll quote. We work in 922 places across Kent. We work right across the region, from Platt to London (about 23 miles away).
Older homes across Platt may have coatings added during past renovations. For a school such as Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Platt, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
For Artex jobs in TN15, just send the postcode and a few photos. That could mean a property on St Mary's Close, Grange Road and Platt Common or the roads around them, wherever it is in Platt. We also carry out Artex jobs in Comp (1 mile south-east), Borough Green (1 mile west), Crouch (1 mile south-west), Wrotham Heath (1 mile north-east) and Basted (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (9 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (1.8 miles west) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (less than half a mile south-east).
- Schools near Platt include Wrotham School (1 mile north-west) and Wrotham School (1 mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Blue Anchor pub (less than half a mile west)
What happens
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Mention any parking restrictions
Getting a price
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will advise.
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Towns and villages near Platt
What else we do in Platt
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note