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Asbestos Artex Removal in Swift's Green, Kent
Artex removal for properties in Swift's Green and Kent: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, with written paperwork.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
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Artex removal for Swift's Green properties
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation, which is why testing first matters in Swift's Green. Typical materials include coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and swirl patterns, and people usually contact us about walls before tiling and landlord refurbishments.
In a village like Swift's Green, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Where
- Swift's Green (TN27)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Swift's Green
Is asbestos common in Swift's Green homes?
Any home in Swift's Green built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you cannot tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is the Artex in my Swift's Green home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
How do I get a quote?
Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Do you work in Swift's Green?
Yes, Swift's Green is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice.
A closer look at the materials
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Textured ceilings in Swift's Green
Swift's Green is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. In Swift's Green, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We work in 922 places across Kent. We work right across the region, from Swift's Green to Canterbury (19 miles away).
Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Swift's Green; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Artex jobs anywhere in TN27 start with the postcode and some photos. If your property is just outside Swift's Green, we also cover Smarden Bell (1 mile south), Southernden (1 mile north), Smarden (1 mile south-east), Biddenden Green (1 mile south-east) and Monk's Hill (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent Firefighting Museum (3.3 miles south-west) and Romden Castle (2.1 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The Bell Inn (0.9 miles south)
Typical Artex jobs in Swift's Green
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so testing is the only way to know.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Headcorn station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- The documents you will receive
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
Choosing the right option
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and it remains in place. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
How we work in Swift's Green
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Records for your files
- Accredited laboratory results
- Clear advice on your options
Take a look at how we quote and our cost guide.
How it works
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a 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
Before we arrive
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Tell us about parking and access
- Dig out previous surveys
How to get a quote
To get a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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Can I do it myself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
For businesses and landlords in Swift's Green
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Some limits to bear in mind:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Looking after things afterwards
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Each different coating needs testing
- File the test result and waste note
Don’ts
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note