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Artex Removal in Swanley Village
Any pre-2000 building in Swanley Village may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
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Artex removal in Swanley Village
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, across Swanley Village. People often contact us about flaking textured ceilings and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights, involving stipple finishes, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard.
Rural homes near Swanley Village have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. We only recommend work that is needed.
- Area
- Swanley Village (BR8)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Swanley Village properties and textured coatings
Swanley Village is about 3 miles south-west of Dartford, in Kent. Homes, landlords and businesses in Swanley Village contact us for Artex jobs. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 14 miles away.
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Swanley station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. A school like Downsview Community Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Swanley Village; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the BR8 postcode area. Your property could be on Church Road, Hotham Close and School Lane or the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Hextable (1 mile north-west), Puddledock (1 mile north-west), Stonehill Green (1 mile north-west), Wilmington (2 miles north) and Joyden's Wood (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Dartford (3 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (7 miles east) and Kings Hill (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Eynsford Castle (2.5 miles south) and Dartford Library (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Swanley Village include Wansunt Pit.
- Local schools include Hextable School (0.8 miles west)
What affects the price in Swanley Village
Prices vary with:
- The survey scope
- The quantity or area
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- What the material is and its state
Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Photos that help
For a quick quote, include:
- Damaged areas
- A close-up from a safe distance
- An idea of size
- The access route
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
A closer look at the materials
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
What we do and do not cover
Some limits to bear in mind:
- We need the room cleared
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
After we have finished in Swanley Village
Share the paperwork with your trades.
Once we’re done:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Send photos of the coatings
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Clear the rooms before the work
Avoid these
Test before the builders arrive.
Test before the builders arrive.
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Also in Swanley Village
Step by step
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
How to prepare
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Common questions in Swanley Village
Do you cover Swanley Village from London?
We cover Swanley Village, about 14 miles from central London.
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Where asbestos turns up
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings already disturbed
Older homes across Swanley Village may have coatings added during past renovations.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- The documents you will receive
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
Can I do it myself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Weighing up your options
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What you get
- No removal until we know what it is
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Read how we quote and published price ranges.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site