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Artex Removal in Appledore
Found something that might be asbestos in Appledore? We provide testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, explained in plain English.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Landlord refurbishments
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Your questions about Artex removal in Appledore
Do older homes in Appledore have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Appledore and the area around Appledore (Kent) station?
Yes, we cover Appledore and the area towards Appledore (Kent) station, about 1.3 miles east.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Typically not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we will arrange to see it.
Artex removal near Appledore
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Appledore, 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. Common materials are textured walls, swirl patterns and coated ceiling roses, and people generally contact us about ceilings due to be knocked through or removed and ceilings before downlights go in.
Village homes like those in Appledore have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Area
- Appledore (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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How we work
Our team wears protective equipment, and the room stays closed. We will tell you when we have finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- 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
Getting ready
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Find any old asbestos reports
Get a quote
Send us the address in Appledore, a description and some photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will reply with a quote.
Related guides
Should you do it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Typical Artex jobs in Appledore
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Coatings already disturbed
- Structural work through coated ceilings
For rented flats close to Appledore (Kent) station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Comparing quotes
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Any exclusions
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Whether VAT is included
Artex removal around Appledore
Appledore is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever your property is in Appledore, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we will quote. We work in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Appledore, near Church of St Peter and St Paul or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Appledore is within about 6 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the TN26 postcode area. Whether your property is on The Street, Old Way and Court Lodge Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. For properties just outside Appledore, we cover Appledore Heath (1 mile north), Stone in Oxney (1 mile south-west), Reading Street (2 miles west), Stone Corner (3 miles west) and Brattle (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (7 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (14 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Appledore includes Orlestone Forest.
Duty holders and landlords in Appledore
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Options to consider in Appledore
A test before removal can save money: 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.
Why choose us
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Work done to the regulations
- Houses, flats and business premises
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
After the job
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Some practical advice:
- Photos help us quote
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Test every different coating
Things not to do
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
How we price Artex removal
Prices vary with:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Parking and access charges
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The size of the job
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Cracks or breaks
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Each job is priced individually. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Good to know
To be clear about the scope:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Other materials may need their own approach
- 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 in Appledore
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site