Kent · England
Artex Removal in Bilting
Artex removal in Bilting and across Kent: textured coating testing and removal, with written paperwork.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
Artex removal near Bilting
Artex removal for Bilting properties
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry. Typical jobs include landlord refurbishments and ceilings before skimming, involving Artex ceilings, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses.
In a village like Bilting, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Area
- Bilting (TN25)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
If your business premises in Bilting were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
How we work
We bag and label the waste as we work, for disposal at a permitted site. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Tell us about parking and access
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Artex removal around Bilting
Bilting is about 6 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. We work across Bilting and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
A school like Wye School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. In older homes in Bilting, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Bilting is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Here we cover the TN25 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. That could mean a property on Canterbury Road and Bilting Lane, wherever it is in Bilting. Nearby, we also cover Godmersham (1 mile north-east), Mountain Street (2 miles north), Molash (2 miles north-west), Chilham (3 miles north-east) and Shottenden (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Ashford (6 miles south-west), Canterbury (8 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Faversham (8 miles north).
A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.5 miles north) and William Harvey Hospital (4.8 miles south).
Your options compared
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
How we work in Bilting
- Covering London and the South East
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at how we price jobs and the cost guide.
How we price Artex removal
Quotes vary because of:
- What the material is and its state
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The category of work
- How much there is
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- Approximate dimensions
- The access route
- Where we could park
- A clear close-up
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
After we have finished in Bilting
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, so future work is planned properly.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Keep pets away
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Test every different coating
Avoid these
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
What else we do in Bilting
FAQs for Bilting
Do you come out to small villages like Bilting?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you cover Bilting from London?
We cover Bilting, about 49 miles from central London.
Is my textured ceiling in Bilting asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings do not contain asbestos. A test will tell you.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings normally are not licensed.
Do you work in Bilting?
Yes. We cover Bilting and the surrounding area as part of Kent. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Either can work: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll recommend one for each room.
Can I stay at home while you work?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Materials we deal with
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Typical Artex jobs in Bilting
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, so they may start to flake.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Ceilings coming down
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
If you are refurbishing flats near Wye station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Before booking anyone
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- The documents you’ll receive
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
Can I do it myself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note