Kent · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Pollhill, Kent
Any pre-2000 building in Pollhill may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers textured coating testing and removal.
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Loft conversions and extensions
Artex removal in Pollhill
What it might be made of
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Artex removal in Pollhill
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation, which is why testing first matters in Pollhill. People often contact us about rented flats before redecoration and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights, involving coated ceiling roses, stipple finishes and textured walls.
In areas like Pollhill, 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.
- Where
- Pollhill (ME17)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Pollhill
Also in Pollhill
Pollhill properties and textured coatings
Pollhill is about 6 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. For Artex jobs in Pollhill, tell us about parking and access. Pollhill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Pollhill to Canterbury (about 18 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Pollhill, near Catholic Church of the Good Shepherd or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. For rented flats close to Harrietsham station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 3 miles of Pollhill; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Artex jobs anywhere in ME17 start with the postcode and some photos. Your property could be on Horwood Way, Shrubwood Close and Parkfield Close or the roads around them. Other places close to Pollhill we cover include Harrietsham (1 mile east), Chegworth (1 mile north-west), Marley (1 mile east), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile south) and Broomfield (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (11 miles west).
A little further out are Leeds Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and The Dog Collar Museum (1.5 miles west).
- Local schools include The Lenham School (2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Roebuck Public House (0.5 miles north-east)
Prices and what affects them
Prices vary with:
- Travel and parking
- Waste quantity and disposal
- How much there is
- The survey scope
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The access route
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Damaged areas
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
Looking after things afterwards
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Send photos of the coatings
- Keep pets away
Avoid these
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Responsibilities for owners
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
How we work
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces. We will tell you when we have finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Dig out previous surveys
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
How to get a quote
You will get a written quote. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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Doing it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
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.
Common questions in Pollhill
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you come out to small villages like Pollhill?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
You can, if it’s intact: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Send us the details of the premises.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Only once you know it’s clear. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
Why people call us in Pollhill
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so testing is the only way to know.
In older properties, we often see:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings before plastering
For a school such as Harrietsham Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Before booking anyone
- Any exclusions
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- What category of work it is
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site