Kent · England
Artex Removal for Stansted
Worried about asbestos in Stansted? We provide removal of textured ceilings and walls, explained in plain English.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings before downlights go in
Artex removal in Stansted
What we deal with in Stansted
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some included a little chrysotile.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Ceilings before skimming
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
If your home is one of the older properties in Stansted, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
How artex removal works in Stansted
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. From rented flats before redecoration and coatings in the way of electrical work, we deal with coated plasterboard, stipple finishes and Artex ceilings and more.
Village homes like those in Stansted have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Location
- Stansted (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Stansted
Is the Artex in my Stansted home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote once we know what it contains.
Do you cover Stansted?
Yes. We cover Stansted and the surrounding area as part of Kent. Send us the postcode for a quote.
The process
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Mention any parking restrictions
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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After we have finished in Stansted
File the result and the paperwork.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Photos help us quote
- File the test result and waste note
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Test every different coating
Don’ts
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
For landlords, agents and businesses
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Stansted must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
What affects the price in Stansted
What drives the price:
- How much waste there is
- Material and condition
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Licensed or non-licensed
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- An overall view
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Cracks or breaks
- The parking area
Send us the address in Stansted, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll reply with a quote.
The scope of Artex removal
Worth knowing before you book:
- We need the room cleared
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Options to consider in Stansted
A low price may mean shortcuts. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why people choose us
- Reports and results you can share
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Textured ceilings in Stansted
Stansted is about 6 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We work across Stansted and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 20 miles away.
A school like Wrotham School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. If you are refurbishing a rental near Borough Green & Wrotham station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Stansted; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Anywhere in TN15, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Parsons Lane, Plaxdale Green Road and Hatham Green Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Stansted we cover include Ash (2 miles north), West Kingsdown (2 miles north-west), West Yoke (2 miles north), Knatts Valley (2 miles west) and Fawkham Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Sevenoaks Hospital (5.5 miles south-west) and Ightham Court (2.8 miles south).
Should you do it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site