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Asbestos Artex Removal in Stone, Kent
Looking for Artex removal in Stone? We work across Stone and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Walls before tiling
Artex removal near Stone
What affects the price in Stone
Quotes vary because of:
- The size of the job
- Access to the area
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Parking and access charges
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Helping us quote
When you send photos, these help most:
- An overall view
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Damaged areas
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Artex removal in Stone
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry. Common materials are stipple finishes, Artex ceilings and textured walls, and people normally contact us about rented homes refurbished between tenants and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights.
In a smaller place like Stone, textured ceilings often show up when people renovate older family homes, and testing comes first. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, so you have a record.
- Where
- Stone (DA9)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
To be clear about the scope:
- We need the room cleared
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
What happens next
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Empty the rooms in advance
Avoid these
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
FAQs for Stone
Could my house in Stone contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How far is Stone from London?
We cover Stone, about 16 miles from central London.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we will arrange to see it.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
Do you cover Stone?
Yes, Stone is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
A closer look at the materials
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
How it works
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- 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
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Let us know if something’s broken
Ask for a quote
Send us the address in Stone, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
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Common reasons for Artex jobs in Stone
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings damaged by leaks
In older homes in Stone, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Questions to ask before you book
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What paperwork you get
Nearby places to Stone
What else we do in Stone
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Artex removal around Stone
Stone is about 2 miles east of Dartford, in Kent. Anywhere in Stone, just send the postcode, and we will quote. Stone is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 16 miles away.
A school like Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. For rented flats close to Stone Crossing station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Artex jobs anywhere in DA9 start with the postcode and some photos. That could mean a property on Church Road, Perkins Close and Richardson Close, wherever it is in Stone. Stone is on the A296, so it’s easy for us to reach. We also carry out Artex jobs in Greenhithe (1 mile north-east), Swanscombe (1 mile east), Bean (2 miles south-east), Darenth (2 miles south) and Temple Hill (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (5 miles east), Northfleet (3 miles east), Swanley (5 miles south-west), Kings Hill (13 miles south-east) and Windmill Hill (4 miles east).
A little further out are Stone Museum of Geology (1.3 miles west) and Darent Valley Hospital (1 mile south-west). Within reach you’ll find Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Stone Lodge School (1 mile west) and Leigh Academy (1.7 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The White Hart Public House (0.6 miles north-east)
DIY and asbestos
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site