Kent · England
Artex Removal for Swanton
Artex removal for Swanton: Artex removal, with testing first. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings before downlights go in
Need Artex removal in Swanton?
Artex removal near Swanton
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. From textured walls before a refit and coatings in the way of electrical work, we deal with coated ceiling roses, coated plasterboard and textured walls and more.
In a village like Swanton, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Area
- Swanton (ME18)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
To be clear about the scope:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials in Swanton
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
Artex removal around Swanton
Swanton is about 5 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We work across Swanton and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings like Mereworth Community Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. If your home is one of the older properties in Swanton, near Church of St Dunstan or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Here we cover the ME18 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. If your property is just outside Swanton, we also cover West Peckham (1 mile south), New Pound (1 mile north-east), Mereworth (1 mile east), Herne Pound (1 mile north-east) and Roughway (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2 miles north-west) and Ightham Court (3.8 miles north-west).
- Pubs nearby include Swan on the Green pub (0.7 miles south)
Nearby places to Swanton
What else we do in Swanton
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Your options compared
A test before removal can save money: a clear result means normal methods. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why people choose us
- Reports and results you can share
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Across London and the South East
Read how we quote or published price ranges.
How it works
Our team wears protective equipment, and keep the room closed while we work. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out previous surveys
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
How to get a quote
Send us the address in Swanton, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will reply with a quote.
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Afterwards
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
A few practical points:
- Test every different coating
- Keep pets away
- Give us room sizes
- Empty the rooms in advance
Avoid these
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
What it costs
What drives the price:
- The quantity or area
- How much waste there is
- The survey scope
- The category of work
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The access route
- The parking area
- An overall view
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Swanton: your questions answered
Do you cover Swanton and the area around Wateringbury station?
Yes, we cover Swanton and the area towards Wateringbury station, about 3 miles east.
Is the Artex in my Swanton home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote after testing.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site