Kent · England
Artex Removal for Sissinghurst
Artex removal in Sissinghurst, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Walls before tiling
- Loft conversions
Artex removal in Sissinghurst
Common questions in Sissinghurst
Do you work on properties in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do textured ceilings in Sissinghurst homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not until it’s been tested. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
Artex removal in Sissinghurst
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through, which is why testing first matters in Sissinghurst. People often contact us about loft conversions and extensions and coatings in the way of electrical work, involving stipple finishes, textured walls and swirl patterns.
In areas like Sissinghurst, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Every job comes with paperwork, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Where
- Sissinghurst (TN17)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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Why people call us in Sissinghurst
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some included a little chrysotile.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings scraped during DIY
A school like Cranbrook School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
What your quote should include
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The category of work
- What the material is and its state
- The number of samples or the size of the building
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- Visible markings
- Street parking nearby
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Approximate dimensions
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Textured ceilings in Sissinghurst
Sissinghurst is about 11 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We work across Sissinghurst and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Sissinghurst to Canterbury (about 26 miles away).
In older homes in Sissinghurst, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. If you’re refurbishing flats near Staplehurst station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Sissinghurst is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Here we cover the TN17 postcode area. That could mean a property on The Street, Milkhouse Cottages and Cobnut Close. We also carry out Artex jobs in Wilsley Pound (1 mile west), Cranbrook Common (1 mile north), Wilsley Green (1 mile south-west), Knox Bridge (2 miles north) and Colliers Green (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Foley Park (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Sissinghurst Castle (1.1 miles east) and Benenden Hospital (3.1 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Bull Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Choosing the right option
Plastering over it avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why choose us
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Domestic and commercial work
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Read how we quote and the cost guide.
What we do and don’t cover
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
How we work
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- 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
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Getting a price
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Read more
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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