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Artex Removal for Speldhurst
Artex removal for properties in Speldhurst and Kent: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings before downlights go in
Artex removal in Speldhurst
Artex removal in Speldhurst
Planning a renovation in Speldhurst with textured ceilings? Get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. Typical jobs include coatings damaged by leaks and rented homes refurbished between tenants, involving coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and coated plasterboard.
Village homes like those in Speldhurst have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Area
- Speldhurst (TN3)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
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How we work
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Make sure we can get to the area
Ask for a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
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For landlords, agents and businesses
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Speldhurst must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
If you manage or own a block in Speldhurst, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Limits to be aware of
To be clear about the scope:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
Common questions in Speldhurst
Do textured ceilings in Speldhurst homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Is asbestos common in Speldhurst homes?
If your home in Speldhurst was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote after testing.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many don’t. A test will tell you.
How can I get a price?
Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
What affects the price in Speldhurst
We base our quote on:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Material and condition
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Sending photos
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A photo of the whole area
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A rough size or measurement
- How we’d reach it
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Which option is right?
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Always test first. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why people choose us
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Work done to the regulations
Read our prices page and published price ranges.
Should you do it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Artex in Speldhurst homes
Speldhurst is about 2 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. For Artex jobs in Speldhurst, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Crawley, about 18 miles away.
For a school such as Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. For rented flats close to Tunbridge Wells station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Anywhere in TN3, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Northfields, St Mary's Lane and Penshurst Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. If your property is just outside Speldhurst, we also cover Bullingstone (1 mile south-west), Poundsbridge (1 mile west), Stockland Green (1 mile east), Printstile (1 mile north) and Rusthall (1 mile south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Tonbridge (4 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles east), Edenbridge (8 miles north-west) and Allington (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Royal Victoria Place (2.4 miles south-east) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Barden Lake and Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (1.5 miles south-east) and Rose Hill School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The George And Dragon pub (within half a mile south-east)
After the job
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
Once we’re done:
- File the test result and waste note
- Photos help us quote
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Plan around the closed rooms
What to avoid
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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