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Asbestos removal and surveys in DA13
Asbestos surveys, testing and removal across DA13, covering Meopham, Istead Rise and Culverstone Green. For houses, rented property and workplaces.
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Where we work in DA13
- Meopham
- Istead Rise
- Culverstone Green
- Vigo Village
- Sole Street
- Southfleet
- Betsham
- Harvel
- Hook Green
- Priestwood
- Foxendown
- Henley Street
- Round Street
- South Street
- Westwood
- Northfleet Green
- Luddesdown
- Nash Street
- Priestwood Green
- Dartford
- Painters Ash
- New Barn
- Springhead
- Singlewell or Ifield
Services in DA13
- Artex removal
- Asbestos surveys
- Asbestos testing
- Asbestos removal
- Garage roof removal
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Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode for a quote: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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About artex removal in DA13
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through, which is why testing first matters in DA13. People often contact us about ceilings due to be knocked through or removed and flaking textured ceilings, including stipple finishes, coated plasterboard and textured walls.
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Prices in DA13
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Why people choose us
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Work done to the regulations
- Records for your files
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
How to get a quote
Send us the address in DA13, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
What’s near Meopham
Our work in Meopham takes us near Camer Park Country Park, Meopham Community Academy and Parish Church of St John the Baptist. Other local landmarks include The Railway Inn (0.9 miles east) and Meopham School (0.8 miles south). The closest station to Meopham is Meopham station, roughly 0.5 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Gravesham Community Hospital (4.4 miles north). Green spaces within easy reach include Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
Textured ceilings across DA13
Across DA13, renovations often uncover textured coatings, in Dartford, Painters Ash and New Barn and smaller places alike.
Meopham: Non-domestic buildings like Meopham Community Academy should already have records of any textured coatings. Older homes across Meopham may have coatings added during past renovations.
DIY and asbestos
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
What’s included, and what isn’t
A few things to be aware of:
- 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, which affects the start date
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
Responsibilities for owners
If you manage or own a block in DA13, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Typical Artex jobs in DA13
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Parking and access charges
- How much waste there is
- The size of the job
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Photos that help
When you send photos, these help most:
- Where we could park
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Cracks or breaks
- Approximate dimensions
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Your questions about Artex removal in DA13
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Generally not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
Do you work in DA13?
Yes. We cover DA13 and the surrounding area as part of Kent. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
How do I get a quote?
Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site