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Artex Removal for Arpinge
Any pre-2000 building in Arpinge may contain asbestos. We offer removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings coming down
- Rented flats before redecoration
Artex removal near Arpinge
How artex removal works in Arpinge
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole than to strip the coating. We will talk you through the options for your rooms in Arpinge. Typical jobs include ceilings before downlights go in and coatings scraped during DIY, involving coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and swirl patterns.
In a village like Arpinge, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Area
- Arpinge (CT18)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords, agents and businesses
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
If your business premises in Arpinge were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
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Arpinge questions
Do older homes in Arpinge have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Arpinge can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How far is Arpinge from London?
We cover Arpinge, about 60 miles from central London.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Only once you know it’s clear. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but don’t sand it first, and record that it’s there.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. Often you can stay in other rooms.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
What affects the price in Arpinge
What drives the price:
- What the material is and its state
- How much waste there is
- The size of the job
- Location, parking and any London charges
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Sending photos
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A rough size or measurement
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Where we could park
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Step by step
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces and bagged or wrapped. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- 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
How to prepare
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
How to get a quote
Send us the address in Arpinge, a description and some photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll reply with a quote.
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Where asbestos turns up
Older coatings are often painted over many times, which can make them look newer than they are.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Non-domestic buildings like Harcourt Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings.
What your quote should include
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Whether VAT is included
The scope of Artex removal
Worth knowing before booking:
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other materials may need their own approach
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials in Arpinge
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
Textured ceilings in Arpinge
Arpinge is about 1 mile south-west of Hawkinge, in Kent. Arpinge has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Arpinge to Canterbury (12 miles away).
In older homes in Arpinge, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. For rented flats close to Folkestone West station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Arpinge is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. The coast is within about 3 miles of Arpinge; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
For Artex jobs in CT18, just send the postcode and a few photos. If your property is just outside Arpinge, we also cover Hawkinge (1 mile north-east), Densole (2 miles north-east), Old Hawkinge (2 miles east), Swingfield Minnis (3 miles north-east) and Elham (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Ashford (12 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (8 miles east), Deal (14 miles north-east), Hythe (3 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (2.2 miles south-east) and Folkestone Castle (1.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Arpinge includes Cheriton Hill.
- Nearby schools include Turner Free School (1.3 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Cat & Custard Pot pub (0.7 miles north)
DIY and asbestos
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Weighing up your options
A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why us?
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Clear written quotes
- Records for your files
- Across London and the South East
Take a look at how we price jobs and published price ranges.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note