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Artex Removal in Acol
Artex removal in Acol, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
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How artex removal works in Acol
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Acol, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. People often contact us about damaged or cracked coatings and ceilings before downlights go in, involving stipple finishes, Artex ceilings and textured walls.
Village homes like those in Acol have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We only recommend work that’s needed.
- Where
- Acol (CT7)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords, agents and businesses
For managing agents and freeholders in Acol, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
The process
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- 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
How to prepare
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Mention any damage before we arrive
How to get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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What’s included, and what isn’t
Some limits to bear in mind:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials in Acol
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
DIY and asbestos
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Why people call us in Acol
Most problems come during renovation: sanding, dry scraping or drilling.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Rented flats before redecoration
A school like Birchington Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Questions to ask before booking
- The documents you’ll receive
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Which areas and materials are covered
- The method and controls
More for properties in Acol
Materials we deal with
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Acol properties and textured coatings
Acol is about 4 miles south-west of Margate, in Kent. Acol is within our Kent area, for Artex jobs of every size. Acol is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Birchington-On-Sea station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. In older homes in Acol, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. The coast is within about 4 miles of Acol, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the CT7 postcode area. From The Street, Dilnot Lane and Margate Hill or anywhere nearby, we can help. Other places close to Acol we cover include Mount Pleasant (1 mile south), Birchington (1 mile north), Way (1 mile south-east), Minster (2 miles south) and Westgate-on-Sea (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Canterbury (11 miles south-west), Margate (4 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (4 miles east), Broadstairs (5 miles east) and Whitstable (12 miles west).
A little further out are Powell-Cotton Museum (0.7 miles north) and Westwood Cross (3.6 miles east). The countryside around Acol includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include King Ethelbert School (1.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include Crown & Sceptre pub (within half a mile north)
- Local facilities include Margate West (2.4 miles north-east)
FAQs for Acol
Do you cover Acol and the area around Birchington-On-Sea station?
Yes. Birchington-On-Sea station is about 1.5 miles north of Acol, and we cover both.
Do older homes in Acol have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Acol may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is usually needed.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. To do that, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
It’s an option for an intact coating: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Do not sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Only once you know it’s clear. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
After the job
File the result and the paperwork.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Test every different coating
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
Avoid these
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
What affects the price in Acol
We base our quote on:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Material and condition
- Parking and access charges
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Photos that help
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Where we could park
- Approximate dimensions
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A close-up from a safe distance
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note