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Asbestos Artex Removal in Appledore Heath, Kent
Artex removal across Appledore Heath and nearby. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
Need Artex removal in Appledore Heath?
Artex removal in Appledore Heath
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through, which is why testing first matters in Appledore Heath. Common materials are swirl patterns, stipple finishes and coated plasterboard, and people typically contact us about ceilings before plastering and coatings damaged by leaks.
In a village like Appledore Heath, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Location
- Appledore Heath (TN26)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Appledore Heath
Do textured ceilings in Appledore Heath homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you work near Appledore (Kent) station?
Yes. Appledore (Kent) station is about 1.6 miles east of Appledore Heath, and we cover both.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not until it’s been tested. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Doing it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Appledore Heath
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings damaged by DIY
If your home is one of the older properties in Appledore Heath, near Church of St Peter and St Paul or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- If the price includes VAT
After we have finished in Appledore Heath
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Keeping things safe:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Each different coating needs testing
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Keep pets away
Avoid these
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Appledore Heath properties and textured coatings
Appledore Heath is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Homes, landlords and businesses in Appledore Heath contact us for Artex jobs. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our area stretches from Appledore Heath to Canterbury (21 miles away).
If you are refurbishing a rental near Appledore (Kent) station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Artex jobs anywhere in TN26 start with the postcode and some photos. Streets in the area include School Road, Heathside and Woodchurch Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. If your property is just outside Appledore Heath, we also cover Appledore (1 mile south), Stone in Oxney (2 miles south-west), Reading Street (2 miles west), Brattle (2 miles north) and Brook Street (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (8 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (8 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Orlestone Forest.
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How we price Artex removal
Prices vary with:
- The category of work
- What the material is and its state
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Waste quantity and disposal
Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
When you send photos, these help most:
- How we’d reach it
- An overall view
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A clear close-up
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Good to know
Before you book, note that:
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
What happens
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Before we arrive
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Find any old asbestos reports
Get a quote
Each job is priced individually. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
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Testing first can save a lot: a clear result means normal methods. A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
How we work in Appledore Heath
- Across London and the South East
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Clear written quotes
Landlords, managing agents and employers
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site