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Artex Removal for Aylesham
Any pre-2000 building in Aylesham may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings before plastering
- Flaking textured ceilings
Artex removal near Aylesham
Artex removal in Aylesham
For an asbestos coating, the room is sealed, the coating kept wet and nothing sanded or dry-scraped. From textured walls before a refit and coatings damaged by DIY, we deal with textured walls, coated ceiling roses and swirl patterns.
In towns and villages like Aylesham, textured ceilings are a common renovation find. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Where
- Aylesham (CT3)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Aylesham
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
How far is Aylesham from London?
We cover Aylesham, about 59 miles from central London.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Send us the details of the premises.
Is my textured ceiling in Aylesham asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings do not contain asbestos. A test will tell you.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
It’s an option for an intact coating: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both work; it depends on the room. We will advise for each room.
What’s included, and what is not
Before booking, note that:
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
- We need the room cleared
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
Aylesham properties and textured coatings
Aylesham is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. For Artex jobs in Aylesham, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings like Aylesham Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. If you’re refurbishing flats near Aylesham station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Aylesham, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Anywhere in CT3, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Market Place, Mexborough Square and Derwent Way or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Neighbouring places we cover include Bloodden (1 mile north), Adisham (1 mile north), Womenswold (1 mile south-west), Woolage Green (2 miles south) and Out Elmstead (2 miles south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
Your options compared
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Why us?
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Clear advice on your options
- Across London and the South East
See how we quote or the cost guide.
Should you do it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- The type of material and its condition
- The quantity or area
- The survey scope
- How much waste there is
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Labels, if any
- The access route
- Street parking nearby
Send us the address in Aylesham, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Materials we deal with
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Duty holders and landlords in Aylesham
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
If you manage or own a block in Aylesham, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Also near Aylesham
Step by step
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Let us know where we can park
- Dig out previous surveys
- Let us know if something’s broken
How to get a quote
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
After we have finished in Aylesham
File the result and the paperwork.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Keep pets away
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Photos help us quote
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
Avoid these
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note