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Asbestos removal and surveys in TN25
Asbestos surveys, testing and removal across TN25, covering Finberry, Sellindge and Wye. For houses, rented property and workplaces.
Asbestos surveys and removal in TN25
Towns and villages in TN25
- Finberry
- Sellindge
- Wye
- Aldington
- Brabourne Lees
- Challock
- Mersham
- Smeeth
- Brook
- Potters Corner
- Boughton Lees
- Aldington Frith
- Barrowhill
- Stone Hill
- Brabourne
- Hastingleigh
- Paddock
- Stone Cross
- Stonestreet Green
- Bilting
- Bonnington
- Boughton Aluph
- Hassell Street
- Kempe's Corner
- Moorstock
- Stanford
- Stowting
- Hinxhill
- Stowting Common
- Bircholt Forstal
- Boughton Corner
- Cheeseman's Green
- Clap Hill
- Folly Town
- Lilyvale
- Pested
- Postling Green
- Ridgeway
- South Stour
- Westwell
- Ashford
- Kennington
- Godinton
- Bockhanger
- Park Farm
- Sevington
- Ram Lane
Services in TN25
Send us photos and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
How artex removal works in TN25
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. Typical materials include Artex ceilings, swirl patterns and coated plasterboard, and people typically contact us about textured walls before a refit and ceilings due for plastering or skimming.
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a 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 TN25
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
What you get
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- No removal until we know what it is
- Records for your files
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Getting a price
Every job is quoted in writing. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Local landmarks in Finberry
Locally, our jobs take us close to John Wallis Academy, Ashford Green Corridors and Church of St Mary and the streets around them. Finberry’s nearest station is Ashford International station, roughly 2 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find William Harvey Hospital (1.9 miles north-east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (1.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
Textured ceilings across TN25
From Ashford, Kennington and Godinton to small villages, homes across TN25 have textured ceilings. Testing comes first, wherever you are. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within easy reach of places across TN25, where rural and farm buildings with cement roofs are common. 9 of the places we cover in TN25 are within about 6 miles of the sea, so outdoor roof work there is planned around the wind.
Finberry: A school like Finberry Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. If your home is one of the older properties in Finberry, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Choosing the right option
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding. Ask about the method and the waste.
Before booking anyone
- What is not included
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Where asbestos turns up
Older coatings are often painted over many times, so age is hard to judge.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Doing 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.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
What it costs
What drives the price:
- How easy it is to reach
- The survey scope
- The quantity or area
- What the material is and its state
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- Approximate dimensions
- How we’d reach it
- Labels, if any
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Common questions in TN25
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not every coating does: many coatings are asbestos-free. A sample test tells you which you have.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
- 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