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Asbestos removal and surveys in TN12
Asbestos surveys, testing and removal across TN12, covering Paddock Wood, Staplehurst and Marden. For homes, landlords and businesses.
Asbestos help in TN12
Areas within TN12
- Paddock Wood
- Staplehurst
- Marden
- East Peckham
- Horsmonden
- Branbridges
- Brenchley
- Five Oak Green
- Matfield
- Hale Street
- Capel
- Mile Oak
- Petteridge
- Castle Hill
- Claygate
- Colt's Hill
- Capel Cross
- Chainhurst
- Cross-at-Hand
- Hazel Street
- Key's Green
- Marden Thorn
- Milebush
- Peckham Bush
- Queen Street
- Snoll Hatch
- Whetsted
- Beltring
- Broad Ford
- Farthing Green
- Hawkenbury
- Little Mill
- Marden Beech
- Palmer's Green
- Pearson's Green
- Smallbridge
- St Ann's Green
- Underling Green
- Wanshurst Green
- Horden
Services in TN12
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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How artex removal works in TN12
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. Typical jobs include coatings in the way of electrical work and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed, involving coated plasterboard, swirl patterns and stipple finishes.
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Pricing in TN12
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Why choose us
- Domestic and commercial work
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Across London and the South East
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
Get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
Landmarks near Paddock Wood
Our work in Paddock Wood takes us near John Brunt V.C. pub, Foal Hurst Wood and Paddock Wood Primary School and the streets around them. You will also find Mascalls School (0.5 miles south) and St Andrew's Church (under half a mile west). The nearest railway station is close to the centre of Paddock Wood: Paddock Wood station. Nearby you will also find Tunbridge Wells Hospital (4 miles south-west) and The Hop Farm Museum (1.4 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
TN12: textured coatings in homes
Textured ceilings turn up in homes across TN12, from Paddock Wood, Staplehurst and Marden to 37 villages and hamlets. We test first, wherever the property is.
Paddock Wood: Older homes across Paddock Wood may have coatings added during past renovations. A school like Paddock Wood Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
What we deal with in TN12
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Ceilings before skimming
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
What’s included, and what is not
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We need the room cleared
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
Choosing the right option
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first.
What to look for in a quote
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- What is not included
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- What category of work it is
What happens next
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with a consignment note.
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Test every different coating
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Send photos of the coatings
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Doing it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Your questions about Artex removal in TN12
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not every coating does: many coatings are asbestos-free. A sample test tells you which you have.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Only once you know it’s clear. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Can I just skim over it?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it first, and record that it’s there.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we will arrange to see it.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote once we know what it contains.
- 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