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Artex Removal for Alkham
Artex removal for properties in Alkham and Kent: removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Asbestos help in Alkham
Artex removal in Alkham
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. Typical materials include coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and stipple finishes, and people usually contact us about ceilings before downlights go in and ceilings before skimming.
Rural homes near Alkham have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Area
- Alkham (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Typical Artex jobs in Alkham
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, so they may start to flake.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
In older homes in Alkham, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Questions to ask before booking
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Whether VAT is included
The process
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. The work area is kept clear while we are working.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Getting ready
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Dig out previous surveys
Getting a price
Each job is priced individually. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
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After we have finished in Alkham
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Keep pets away
- Test every different coating
Things not to do
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Artex in Alkham homes
Alkham is about 3 miles west of Dover, in Kent. Properties in Alkham range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Alkham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Alkham to Canterbury (12 miles away).
For rented flats close to Kearsney station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Alkham is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too. The coast is within about 5 miles of Alkham, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of CT15. Local streets include Alkham Valley Road, Hogbrook Hill Lane and Newlyn's Meadow; we cover every one. If your property is just outside Alkham, we also cover South Alkham (1 mile south-west), Chalksole Green (1 mile north-west), Ewell Minnis (1 mile north), Wolverton (1 mile north-east) and Drellingore (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east) and Hythe (8 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Folkestone Castle (3.7 miles south-west) and Crabble Corn Mill (2.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
For managing agents and freeholders in Alkham, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
What’s included, and what isn’t
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials in Alkham
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
What affects the price in Alkham
What changes the cost:
- The survey scope
- Licensed or non-licensed
- What the material is and its state
- How much there is
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Sending photos
Photos often save us a visit:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Damaged areas
- An idea of size
- Where we could park
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
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Questions from Alkham
Is asbestos common in Alkham homes?
Any home in Alkham built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
How far is Alkham from London?
Alkham is about 62 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not until it’s been tested. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
How much does Artex removal cost in Alkham?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote after testing.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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