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Asbestos Artex Removal in Tenterden, Kent
Artex removal in Tenterden and across Kent: textured coating testing and removal, with written paperwork.
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Artex removal near Tenterden
How artex removal works in Tenterden
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. Typical jobs include coatings damaged by DIY and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed, involving stipple finishes, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns.
In Tenterden, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so each type needs testing. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Location
- Tenterden (TN30)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Textured ceilings in Tenterden
Tenterden is about 9 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Tenterden as part of Kent, whatever the size of the job. Tenterden is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Tenterden, near Parish Church of St Mildred or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Tenterden is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
For Artex jobs in TN30, just send the postcode and a few photos. Local streets include Golden Square, High Street and Station Road; we cover every one. Being close to the A28 and B2067, Tenterden is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Tenterden we cover include Broad Tenterden (1 mile south), St Michaels (1 mile north), Strood (2 miles west), London Beach (2 miles north) and Parkgate (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (15 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (15 miles north-west), Bearsted (15 miles north), Park Wood (13 miles north-west) and Kennington (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tenterden and District Museum (under half a mile west) and Benenden Hospital (3.4 miles west).
- Local schools include Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre (0.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Vine Inn (within half a mile south-west)
DIY and asbestos
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Choosing the right option
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
What you get
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Accredited laboratory results
- No removal until we know what it is
- Clear advice on your options
Take a look at how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Tenterden: your questions answered
How far is Tenterden from London?
We cover Tenterden, about 45 miles from central London.
Is the Artex in my Tenterden home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Also near Tenterden
What else we do in Tenterden
For landlords, agents and businesses
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
How we price Artex removal
Our quotes take into account:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Licensed or non-licensed
- What the material is and its state
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- The access route
- Labels, if any
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Damaged areas
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
The scope of Artex removal
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Other materials may need their own approach
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
What we deal with
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
How it works
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
How to get a quote
You will get a written quote. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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Afterwards
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with a consignment note.
After we’ve finished:
- Give us room sizes
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Test every different coating
Things not to do
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site