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Asbestos Artex Removal in West Malling, Kent
Found something that might be asbestos in West Malling? We provide Artex removal, with testing first, explained in plain English.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings before plastering
Get a quote for West Malling
How we work
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. We’ll tell you when we’ve finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Tell us about parking and access
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
How to get a quote
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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Artex removal in West Malling
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We will explain which suits your rooms. Whether it’s walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit and ceilings coming down, we deal with stipple finishes, Artex ceilings and textured walls.
Homes in areas like West Malling may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so test each different coating. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Location
- West Malling (ME19)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near West Malling
What else we do in West Malling
Which option is right?
A low price may mean shortcuts, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What you get
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Covering London and the South East
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
See how we quote or the cost guide.
Afterwards
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- File the test result and waste note
- Test every different coating
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Keep pets out of the work area
What to avoid
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
West Malling properties and textured coatings
West Malling is about 6 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. For Artex jobs in West Malling, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. West Malling is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our area stretches from West Malling to London (26 miles away).
Older homes across West Malling may have coatings added during past renovations. For a school such as More Park Catholic Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Anywhere in ME19, Artex removal is available. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as High Street, Police Station Road and London Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in West Malling. West Malling is on the A20, which makes it simple to get to. Other places close to West Malling we cover include Well Street (1 mile south-east), East Malling (1 mile east), Kings Hill (2 miles south), Ditton (2 miles east) and Red Hill (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
A little further out are Coldrum Long Barrow (2.3 miles north-west) and Leybourne Castle (1.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Malling School (1.4 miles east) and The Malling School (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include Five Pointed Star Public House (less than half a mile east)
Landlords, managing agents and employers
For managing agents and freeholders in West Malling, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
West Malling questions
Do textured ceilings in West Malling homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you cover West Malling and the area around West Malling station?
Yes. West Malling station is about 0.7 miles east of West Malling, and we cover both.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room sizes, the method and the waste decide, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
DIY and asbestos
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Good to know
A few things to be aware of:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We need the room cleared
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials in West Malling
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
What affects the price in West Malling
The cost depends on:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How many samples are needed
- The type of material and its condition
- How much there is
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Photos that help
When you send photos, these help most:
- How we’d reach it
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A picture of the whole area
- Labels, if any
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
What it might be made of
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site