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Asbestos Artex Removal in Bishopstone, Kent
Artex removal in Bishopstone: Artex removal, with testing first. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Flaking textured ceilings
Artex removal in Bishopstone
Responsibilities for owners
For managing agents and freeholders in Bishopstone, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
About our artex removal in Bishopstone
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation. Typical materials include textured walls, swirl patterns and stipple finishes, and people typically contact us about textured walls before a refit and ceilings due for plastering or skimming.
In Bishopstone, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so each type needs testing. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Area
- Bishopstone (CT6)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in Bishopstone
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
In older properties, we often see:
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings damaged by leaks
If you’re refurbishing flats near Herne Bay station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
What to look for in a quote
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Any exclusions
What we do and don’t cover
What’s in and what’s out:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials in Bishopstone
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
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What else we do in Bishopstone
Looking after things afterwards
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
Some practical advice:
- File the test result and waste note
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Send photos of the coatings
- Give us room sizes
Things not to do
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Test before the builders arrive.
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- Disposal costs
- The type of material and its condition
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Photos that help
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A photo of the whole area
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Approximate dimensions
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
Bishopstone properties and textured coatings
Bishopstone is about 2 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Bishopstone has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Bishopstone, near Church of St Mary the Virgin or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. For a school such as Reculver Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. Bishopstone is within about 2 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
Here we cover the CT6 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Manor Road, Puffin Road and Neville Road; we cover every one. We also carry out Artex jobs in Hillborough (1 mile south), Beltinge (1 mile west), Hawthorn (1 mile south), Reculver (1 mile east) and Broomfield (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Canterbury (8 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east), Whitstable (6 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Weighing up your options
Plastering over it avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it smooth first, and the asbestos stays in the building. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why choose us
- No removal until we know what it is
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
How it works
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking and access
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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Materials we deal with
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Your questions about Artex removal in Bishopstone
Do you cover Bishopstone from London?
We cover Bishopstone, about 55 miles from central London.
Do older homes in Bishopstone have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Bishopstone may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, so we quote after testing.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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