Kent · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Roughway, Kent
Artex removal in Roughway: removal of textured ceilings and walls. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Rented flats before redecoration
Asbestos help in Roughway
What affects the price in Roughway
We base our quote on:
- What the material is and its state
- Access to the area
- Disposal costs
- The size of the job
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Sending photos
Photos often save us a visit:
- The parking area
- Damaged areas
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A wide shot showing where the material is
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
How artex removal works in Roughway
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. Typical jobs include ceilings due for plastering or skimming and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed, including coated ceiling roses, coated plasterboard and stipple finishes.
In a village like Roughway, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Area
- Roughway (TN11)
- Region
- Kent
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in Roughway
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
People normally contact us about one of these:
- Loft conversions
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
If you’re refurbishing flats near Borough Green & Wrotham station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Questions to ask before you book
- How fibres will be kept down
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Whether VAT is included
- Suitable insurance for the work
Artex in Roughway homes
Roughway is about 4 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Roughway is within our Kent area, whatever the size of the job. Roughway is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Crawley, about 24 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings like Hadlow Rural Community School should already have records of any textured coatings.
Artex jobs anywhere in TN11 start with the postcode and some photos. Neighbouring places we cover include Dunk's Green (1 mile west), Plaxtol (1 mile north-west), Swanton (1 mile east), West Peckham (2 miles east) and Claygate Cross (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (4 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Hadlow Tower museum (2.1 miles south) and Ightham Court (3.3 miles north-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Kentish Rifleman Public House (0.6 miles west)
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Towns and villages near Roughway
Other services in Roughway
Common questions in Roughway
Is the Artex in my Roughway home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you come out to small villages like Roughway?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Do you work in Roughway?
Yes, we do: our area includes Roughway and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos and we’ll quote.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many don’t. A test will tell you.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional.
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.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Step by step
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Let us know if something’s broken
Get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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What we do and don’t cover
The usual limits are:
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We need the room cleared
- Other materials may need their own approach
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
After we have finished in Roughway
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
Going forward:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Photos help us quote
- Each different coating needs testing
Avoid these
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Can I do it myself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Options to consider in Roughway
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Why choose us
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Houses, flats and business premises
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Reports and results you can share
Read how we price jobs or our cost guide.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site