Kent · England
Artex Removal in Swanley
Any pre-2000 building in Swanley may contain asbestos. We offer removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Asbestos help in Swanley
For landlords, agents and businesses
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
If you run a business from older premises in Swanley, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Artex removal for Swanley properties
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. Typical jobs include coatings already disturbed and damaged or cracked coatings, including textured walls, swirl patterns and coated plasterboard.
Homes in towns and villages like Swanley may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so test each different coating. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Swanley (BR8)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Typical Artex jobs in Swanley
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights releases fibres.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings before plastering
- Landlord refurbishments
For a school such as St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
What your quote should include
- What category of work it is
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
Options to consider in Swanley
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
What you get
- Across London and the South East
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
See our prices page and the cost guide.
FAQs for Swanley
How far is Swanley from London?
Swanley is about 14 miles from central London, well within our area.
Is the Artex in my Swanley home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is typically needed.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings normally are not licensed.
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How easy it is to reach
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Disposal costs
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Helping us quote
For a quick quote, include:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A picture of the whole area
- The parking area
- Cracks or breaks
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
After the job
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
Once we are done:
- Keep pets away
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Test every different coating
- Photos help us quote
What to avoid
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Swanley properties and textured coatings
Swanley is about 3 miles east of Orpington, in Kent. We work across Swanley and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Swanley is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 14 miles away.
In older homes in Swanley, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. For rented flats close to Swanley station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 5 miles of Swanley, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We cover Artex jobs across BR8. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as London Road, Station Road and High Street or the roads around them. Being close to the A20 and B258, Swanley is easy for us to reach. We also carry out Artex jobs in Crockenhill (1 mile south-west), Kevington (2 miles south-west), Derry Downs (3 miles west), St Mary Cray (3 miles west) and St Paul's Cray (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Dartford (4 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Tonbridge (14 miles south), Northfleet (8 miles east) and Kings Hill (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include London Borough of Bromley Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and Queen Mary's Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Swanley includes The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Local schools include Orchards Academy (less than half a mile west)
What happens
If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- 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
Getting ready
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Clear the way to the work area
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Getting a price
Send us the address in Swanley, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Materials, one by one
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
What’s included, and what isn’t
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We need the room cleared
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials in Swanley
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
Nearby places to Swanley
More for properties in Swanley
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site