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Asbestos Artex Removal in Weavering, Kent
Any pre-2000 building in Weavering may contain asbestos. We offer testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Need Artex removal in Weavering?
Artex removal in Weavering
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. Testing a sample tells you, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. Whether it’s ceilings due to be knocked through or removed and coatings in the way of electrical work, we deal with coated plasterboard, stipple finishes and swirl patterns.
In places like Weavering, textured ceilings are a common renovation find. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Where
- Weavering (ME14, ME15)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Good to know
The usual limits are:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
For landlords, agents and businesses
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
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.
Materials, one by one
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Textured ceilings in Weavering
Weavering is about 1 mile east of Maidstone, in Kent. For Artex jobs in Weavering, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Weavering is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Weavering, near Holy Cross Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. For a school such as Maidstone, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 4 miles of Weavering; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the ME14 and ME15 postcode area and the streets around it. From Ames Avenue, Birkdale Lane and Fauchon's Lane or anywhere nearby, we can help. Nearby, we also cover Bearsted (1 mile east), Grove Green (1 mile north-west), Penenden Heath (1 mile north-west), Foley Park (1 mile north-west) and Shepway (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (13 miles south-west), Faversham (14 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles north-west) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Maidstone Carriage Museum (1.6 miles west) and The Mall Maidstone (1.4 miles west). Open spaces near Weavering include Detling Hill.
- Nearby schools include Valley Park School (1 mile west)
- Nearby, you will find Bell Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
Choosing the right option
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Test first. A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why choose us
- Clear advice on your options
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Clear written quotes
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Weavering: your questions answered
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Is asbestos common in Weavering homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
Generally you can use other rooms: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both are options: the right choice depends on the room. We will advise room by room.
Should you do it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- The type of material and its condition
- Parking and access charges
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How many samples are needed
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- An idea of size
- Where we could park
- How we’d reach it
- A photo of the whole area
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
How we work
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Getting ready
- Let us know where we can park
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Find any old asbestos reports
Getting a price
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Related guides
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Weavering
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, so they may start to flake.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings before plastering
- Textured walls before a refit
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Bearsted station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
What to look for in a quote
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- The method and controls
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site