Kent · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Upper Ifield, Kent
Artex removal in Upper Ifield: Artex removal, with testing first. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Textured walls before a refit
Asbestos help in Upper Ifield
Your options compared
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
What you get
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
How artex removal works in Upper Ifield
If your renovation in Upper Ifield involves textured ceilings, test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. People often contact us about ceilings due to be knocked through or removed and rented homes refurbished between tenants, including swirl patterns, coated ceiling roses and stipple finishes.
Rural homes near Upper Ifield have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so you know where you stand.
- Area
- Upper Ifield (DA12)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
How we price Artex removal
Quotes vary because of:
- The category of work
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The quantity or area
- Access to the area
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Helping us quote
Helpful photos:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A close-up from a safe distance
- An idea of size
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Send us the address in Upper Ifield, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Typical Artex jobs in Upper Ifield
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, which can make them look newer than they are.
These come up again and again:
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
For a school such as Shorne Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Comparing quotes
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Whether VAT is included
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
Looking after things afterwards
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Keep pets away
- Photos help us quote
- Each different coating needs testing
Avoid these
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Limits to be aware of
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- We need the room cleared
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
For businesses and landlords in Upper Ifield
If your business premises in Upper Ifield were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
The process
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and the room stays closed. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Helpful guides
Also in Upper Ifield
Upper Ifield questions
Do textured ceilings in Upper Ifield homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Do you cover small places like Upper Ifield?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Can I stay at home while you work?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Do you cover Upper Ifield?
Yes, Upper Ifield is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Artex removal around Upper Ifield
Upper Ifield is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. Anywhere in Upper Ifield, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. We work in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our area stretches from Upper Ifield to London (about 23 miles away).
If you are refurbishing flats near Higham station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. In older homes in Upper Ifield, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Anywhere in DA12, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your property is just outside Upper Ifield, we also cover Shorne (1 mile east), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south-east), Thong (1 mile west), Chalk (1 mile north) and Higham (2 miles east). We also cover nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (3 miles north-west) and Swanley (11 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Gravesham Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-west) and Gravesham Museum (3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake and Rede Common.
- Nearby schools include Thamesview School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Rose and Crown pub (0.5 miles east)
- 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