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Asbestos Artex Removal in The Platt, Kent
Artex removal in The Platt and across Kent: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, with written paperwork.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
Need Artex removal in The Platt?
Step by step
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Getting a price
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Artex removal in The Platt
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We will explain which suits your rooms. We often deal with Artex ceilings, swirl patterns and coated ceiling roses, and typical jobs are rented flats before redecoration and structural work through coated ceilings.
In places like The Platt, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Location
- The Platt (TN3)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about Artex removal in The Platt
Do you come out to small villages like The Platt?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Is the Artex in my The Platt home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then get advice.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You’ll get available dates with the quote.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
Do you work in The Platt?
Yes, we do: our area includes The Platt and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description and we will quote.
Is my textured ceiling in The Platt asbestos?
Not necessarily: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. A sample test tells you which you have.
Artex in The Platt homes
The Platt is about 4 miles south of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. In The Platt, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. The Platt is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We work right across the region, from The Platt to Crawley (20 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Frant Church of England Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Frant station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Parts of the High Weald National Landscape are within about 4 miles of The Platt, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Anywhere in TN3, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover Frant (1 mile north), Mark Cross (2 miles south), Eridge Green (2 miles north-west), Town Row (3 miles south-west) and Tidebrook (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Sevenoaks (14 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles north), Tonbridge (8 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles north-east) and Southborough (5 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (3.4 miles north) and The Corn Exchange (2.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The George Public House (0.9 miles north)
Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
What’s included, and what is not
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Other materials may need their own approach
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
What affects the price in The Platt
We base our quote on:
- Travel and parking
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Material and condition
- The number of samples or the size of the building
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- A picture of the whole area
- A clear close-up
- Street parking nearby
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
Should you do it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Nearby places to The Platt
More for properties in The Platt
For landlords, agents and businesses
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
If your business premises in The Platt were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Where asbestos turns up
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding, dry scraping or drilling.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings before skimming
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings scraped during DIY
In older homes in The Platt, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the job needs notifying
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Whether VAT is included
Choosing the right option
A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
What you get
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Reports and results you can share
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
See our prices page or our cost guide.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site