Kent · England
Artex Removal in Smarden
Artex removal in Smarden: removal of textured ceilings and walls. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings coming down
Need Artex removal in Smarden?
Responsibilities for owners
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Artex removal in Smarden
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry. Whether it’s coatings damaged by leaks and ceilings before plastering, we cover Artex ceilings, textured walls and stipple finishes.
In a village like Smarden, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Location
- Smarden (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Artex in Smarden homes
Smarden is about 8 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever your property is in Smarden, tell us the postcode and what you need. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our area stretches from Smarden to Canterbury (about 19 miles away).
Older homes across Smarden may have coatings added during past renovations. Non-domestic buildings like Smarden Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. Smarden is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Anywhere in TN27, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your property is on The Street, The Acorns and Water Lane or anywhere nearby, we can help. Other places close to Smarden we cover include Biddenden Green (1 mile north-east), Smarden Bell (1 mile north-west), Monk's Hill (1 mile south-west), Swift's Green (1 mile north-west) and Standen (2 miles south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romden Castle (1 mile east) and Benenden Hospital (5.3 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Chequers Inn (less than half a mile south)
Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- The size of the job
- How easy it is to reach
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Material and condition
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Damaged areas
- Where we could park
- A photo of the whole area
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
What happens
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
How to get a quote
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.
Related guides
Materials, one by one
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
FAQs for Smarden
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you cover Smarden from London?
Smarden is about 42 miles from central London, well within our area.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We will give you dates when we quote.
Can I just skim over it?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
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.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Other services in Smarden
What we do and don’t cover
Before you book, note that:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials in Smarden
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
Choosing the right option
Plastering over it is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
What you get
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Take a look at how we quote and our cost guide.
Should you do it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
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.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Smarden
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, so they may start to flake.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings damaged by leaks
If you’re refurbishing flats near Pluckley station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Before you book anyone
- Any exclusions
- Whether VAT is included
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- 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
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site