Kent · England
Artex Removal in Underling Green
Found something that might be asbestos in Underling Green? We provide textured coating testing and removal, explained in plain English.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Walls before tiling
Artex removal in Underling Green
Artex removal near Underling Green
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Underling Green. We often deal with coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard, and typical jobs are structural work through coated ceilings and ceilings before skimming.
Rural homes near Underling Green have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Location
- Underling Green (TN12)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Artex in Underling Green homes
Underling Green is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Properties in Underling Green range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We work right across the region, from Underling Green to Canterbury (about 25 miles away).
Underling Green is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Artex jobs anywhere in TN12 start with the postcode and some photos. We also carry out Artex jobs in Milebush (1 mile south-west), St Ann's Green (1 mile south), Wanshurst Green (1 mile south), Cross-at-Hand (1 mile east) and Rabbit's Cross (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles north), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (10 miles west) and Kings Hill (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Oakwood Hospital (5.5 miles north) and South East Romany Museum (1.3 miles south).
Places near Underling Green
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Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
The scope of Artex removal
Before you book, note that:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials in Underling Green
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Questions from Underling Green
Do you work on properties in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do textured ceilings in Underling Green homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
What happens next
File the result and the paperwork.
A few practical points:
- File the test result and waste note
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Keep pets away
- Give us room sizes
What to avoid
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Underling Green
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, which can make them crumble.
Typical jobs in Underling Green include:
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
For rented flats close to Marden station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What to look for in a quote
- The method and controls
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
Which option is right?
Test, leave, cover or remove? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is generally better. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why us?
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Work done to the regulations
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Take a look at how we price jobs and our cost guide.
For businesses and landlords in Underling Green
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
The process
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and 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
Getting ready
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Getting a price
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll recommend the right option.
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Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The size of the job
- What the material is and its state
- Disposal costs
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Helping us quote
When you send photos, these help most:
- Visible markings
- A clear close-up
- Cracks or breaks
- A rough size or measurement
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site