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Artex Removal for West Farleigh
Any pre-2000 building in West Farleigh may contain asbestos. We offer removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings before skimming
Artex removal near West Farleigh
How it works
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and 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
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Find any old asbestos reports
How to get a quote
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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Artex removal for West Farleigh properties
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. People often contact us about textured walls before a refit and rented flats before redecoration, including Artex ceilings, swirl patterns and stipple finishes.
Rural homes near West Farleigh have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Location
- West Farleigh (ME15)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about Artex removal in West Farleigh
Do you cover West Farleigh from London?
We cover West Farleigh, about 29 miles from central London.
Do you work near East Farleigh station?
Yes. East Farleigh station is about 1.4 miles east of West Farleigh, and we cover both.
Is my textured ceiling in West Farleigh asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many don’t. A test will tell you.
How do I get a quote?
Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
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, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Artex removal around West Farleigh
West Farleigh is about 3 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in West Farleigh, just send the postcode. West Farleigh is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in West Farleigh, near All Saints Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. If you’re refurbishing flats near East Farleigh station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
For Artex jobs in ME15, just send the postcode and a few photos. Close by, we cover Farleigh Green (1 mile east), Hoppers Corner (1 mile north-east), Teston (1 mile north-west), Barming Heath (1 mile north) and Kettle Corner (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south-west).
A little further out are Allington Castle (3.9 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (1.9 miles north-east).
- Nearby, you will find The Tickled Trout pub (under half a mile south-west)
How we price Artex removal
What drives the price:
- How much there is
- Parking and access charges
- Access to the area
- Material and condition
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, because the material is clear.
Photos that help
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Approximate dimensions
- A close-up from a safe distance
- How we’d reach it
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
After we have finished in West Farleigh
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
To avoid problems in future:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Test every different coating
- File the test result and waste note
Don’ts
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Duty holders and landlords in West Farleigh
If you manage or own a block in West Farleigh, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Should you do it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Choosing the right option
Testing first can save a lot: a clear result means normal methods. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Why choose us
- Clear advice on your options
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Take a look at how we quote and our cost guide.
Where asbestos turns up
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some included a little chrysotile.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Walls before tiling
A school like Oakwood Park Grammar School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
What your quote should include
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- What paperwork you get
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
Also near West Farleigh
What else we do in West Farleigh
What it might be made of
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site