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Asbestos Artex Removal in Swanscombe, Kent
Artex removal for properties in Swanscombe and Kent: removal of textured ceilings and walls, with written paperwork.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings before plastering
Artex removal for Swanscombe
Artex removal in Swanscombe
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. A small sample tells you which you have, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. People often contact us about loft conversions and walls before tiling, including Artex ceilings, swirl patterns and coated ceiling roses.
In Swanscombe, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so each type needs testing. We only recommend work that is needed, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Area
- Swanscombe (DA9, DA10)
- Region
- Kent
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we work
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces and bagged or wrapped. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Getting ready
- Clear the way to the work area
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Find any old asbestos reports
Get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
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Why people call us in Swanscombe
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
Typical jobs in Swanscombe include:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Textured walls before a refit
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Flaking textured ceilings
If you are refurbishing flats near Greenhithe for Bluewater station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
What to look for in a quote
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Whether the job needs notifying
- How fibres will be kept down
- Suitable insurance for the work
FAQs for Swanscombe
Do you cover Swanscombe and the area around Greenhithe for Bluewater station?
Yes, we cover Swanscombe and the area towards Greenhithe for Bluewater station, about 0.5 miles west.
Is the Artex in my Swanscombe home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
How much does Artex removal cost in Swanscombe?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, so we quote after testing.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
After we have finished in Swanscombe
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Once we’re done:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Give us room sizes
- Photos help us quote
Avoid these
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Places near Swanscombe
What else we do in Swanscombe
What’s included, and what is not
Before booking, note that:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We need the room cleared
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials in Swanscombe
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
Prices and what affects them
Our quotes take into account:
- The category of work
- The type of material and its condition
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Location, parking and any London charges
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.
Sending photos
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The access route
- Where we could park
- A rough size or measurement
Every job is quoted in writing. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Artex removal around Swanscombe
Swanscombe is about 3 miles east of Dartford, in Kent. Swanscombe is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Swanscombe is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 17 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings like Knockhall Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. In older homes in Swanscombe, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Here we cover the DA9 and DA10 postcode area. From London Road, Craylands Square and High Street or a nearby road, the process is the same. Swanscombe is on the A206 and A226, so it’s easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Greenhithe (1 mile north-west), Stone (1 mile west), Bean (1 mile south), Darenth (2 miles south-west) and Green Street Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Dartford (3 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (4 miles east), Northfleet (3 miles south-east), Swanley (6 miles south-west) and Kings Hill (13 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Stone Castle (0.7 miles south-west) and Bluewater (1 mile south-west). Within reach you will find Sawyers Lake and Chafford Gorges Nature Park.
- Local schools include The Ebbsfleet Academy (1 mile south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Pier Hotel (0.5 miles north-west)
For businesses and landlords in Swanscombe
If you manage or own a block in Swanscombe, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Swanscombe, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Weighing up your options
A low price may mean shortcuts, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
What you get
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Clear advice on your options
- Domestic and commercial work
- No removal until we know what it is
Take a look at how we price jobs and published price ranges.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site