Kent · England
Artex Removal in Riseden
Artex removal for Riseden: textured coating testing and removal. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Loft conversions
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Asbestos help in Riseden
Artex removal in Riseden
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. Typical materials include coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and Artex ceilings, and typical jobs are rented flats before redecoration and structural work through coated ceilings.
In places like Riseden, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Where
- Riseden (TN17)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Responsibilities for owners
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Riseden must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Artex in Riseden homes
Riseden is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. In Riseden, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Crawley, about 27 miles away.
Parts of the High Weald National Landscape are within about 5 miles of Riseden, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
This part of Kent takes in TN17. Other places close to Riseden we cover include Kilndown (1 mile south-west), Bedgebury Cross (1 mile south-east), Stonecrouch (2 miles south), Flimwell (3 miles south) and Three Leg Cross (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (10 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north), Foley Park (13 miles north) and Paddock Wood (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (0.5 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Bewl Water.
The process
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on.
- 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 neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Ensure we can get to the area
Ask for a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll reply with a quote.
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FAQs for Riseden
How far is Riseden from London?
We cover Riseden, about 36 miles from central London.
Is the Artex in my Riseden home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
Do you cover Riseden?
Yes. We cover Riseden and the surrounding area as part of Kent. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
After the job
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Book your plasterer after removal
Things not to do
Test before the builders arrive.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which does not change what’s underneath.
Good to know
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
Your options compared
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
What you get
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Covering London and the South East
Read how we quote and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- Disposal costs
- How easy it is to reach
- Travel and parking
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
Helpful photos:
- Labels, if any
- Where we could park
- A clear close-up
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
To get a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site