Kent · England
Artex Removal in Bullockstone
Artex removal for properties in Bullockstone and Kent: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, with written paperwork.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Textured walls before a refit
Artex removal in Bullockstone
Artex removal around Bullockstone
Bullockstone is about 1 mile south-west of Herne Bay, in Kent. Bullockstone is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Bullockstone is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
In older homes in Bullockstone, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. For rented flats close to Herne Bay station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. The coast is within about 2 miles of Bullockstone; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
Here we cover the CT6 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. For properties just outside Bullockstone, we cover Herne Common (1 mile south-east), Eddington (1 mile north-east), Herne (1 mile east), Greenhill (1 mile north-west) and Hunters Forstal (1 mile north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Canterbury (5 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.9 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (3.6 miles west). Within reach you’ll find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Herne Bay High School (0.8 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Share And Coulter Public House (0.9 miles west)
About our artex removal in Bullockstone
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We will talk you through the options for your rooms in Bullockstone. Common materials are swirl patterns, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard, and people usually contact us about loft conversions and extensions and landlord refurbishments.
Village homes like those in Bullockstone have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Every job comes with paperwork, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Area
- Bullockstone (CT6)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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Materials we deal with
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
How it works
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
For landlords, agents and businesses
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
If you manage or own a block in Bullockstone, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Common questions in Bullockstone
Do you cover small places like Bullockstone?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you cover Bullockstone from London?
Bullockstone is about 53 miles from central London, well within our area.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. We will give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is usually needed.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
What affects the price in Bullockstone
What changes the cost:
- How much there is
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How easy it is to reach
- Waste quantity and disposal
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Sending photos
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Cracks or breaks
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- An overall view
Each job is priced individually. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
The scope of Artex removal
To be clear about the scope:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- We need the room cleared
- 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.
Common materials
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
After the job
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Going forward:
- Test every different coating
- Photos help us quote
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
Avoid these
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Can I do it myself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Where asbestos turns up
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Flaking textured ceilings
A school like Thornden Wood Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Comparing quotes
- The method and controls
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What isn’t included
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note