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Asbestos Artex Removal in Ash, Kent
Artex removal across Ash and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings before skimming
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Artex removal for Ash
Ash properties and textured coatings
Ash is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. In Ash, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Ash is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
A school like Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. If you are refurbishing flats near Sandwich station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of CT3. Streets in the area include The Street, Goodban Square and Chilton Place, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Other places close to Ash we cover include Guilton (1 mile west), Weddington (1 mile north-east), Durlock (1 mile west), Cop Street (1 mile north) and Coombe (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find White Mill (2.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Chequer Inn (within half a mile west)
Artex removal near Ash
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry. Common materials are coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and textured walls, and people generally contact us about ceilings before downlights go in and coatings scraped during DIY.
In towns and villages like Ash, textured ceilings are a common renovation find. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Area
- Ash (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Ash
Other services in Ash
How we work
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Getting ready
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Mention any parking restrictions
Getting a price
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which does not change what’s underneath.
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- Parking and access charges
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Material and condition
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Sending photos
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A rough size or measurement
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will advise.
What happens next
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, so future work is planned properly.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Give us room sizes
- Keep pets out of the work area
- File the test result and waste note
Things not to do
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Ash, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Why people call us in Ash
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, so they may start to flake.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Textured walls before a refit
If your home is one of the older properties in Ash, near Church of St Nicholas or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
What your quote should include
- Any exclusions
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
Options to consider in Ash
A low price may mean shortcuts, which releases fibres. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
What you get
- Clear written quotes
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Read how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Ash questions
Do you work near Sandwich station?
Yes. Sandwich station is about 2.8 miles east of Ash, and we cover both.
Do you cover Ash from London?
Ash is about 61 miles from central London, well within our area.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Before you book, note that:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- We need the room cleared
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site