Kent · England
Artex Removal for Burmarsh
Found something that might be asbestos in Burmarsh? We provide Artex removal, with testing first, explained in plain English.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Landlord refurbishments
Artex removal in Burmarsh
About our artex removal in Burmarsh
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. People often contact us about rented flats before redecoration and damaged or cracked coatings, involving coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and coated plasterboard.
Rural homes near Burmarsh have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Area
- Burmarsh (TN29)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Burmarsh questions
Do you cover small places like Burmarsh?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do older homes in Burmarsh have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both are options: the right choice depends on the room. We’ll recommend one for each room.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room sizes, the method and the waste decide, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Burmarsh properties and textured coatings
Burmarsh is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Burmarsh is within our Kent area, whatever the size of the job. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Burmarsh to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
For rented flats close to Westenhanger station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Burmarsh is within about 4 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Here we cover the TN29 postcode area. Streets in the area include Church Road, Painesfield Close and Thorndike Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Nearby, we also cover Postling Green (3 miles north-west), St Mary's Bay (3 miles south), Newchurch (3 miles west), St Mary in the Marsh (3 miles south-west) and Aldington (4 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (9 miles north-west), Dover (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (8 miles east), Hythe (4 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (14 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Hythe Museum (4 miles east) and Lympne Castle (2 miles north-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Shepherd And Crook Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Can I do it myself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
What affects the price in Burmarsh
Quotes vary because of:
- How much waste there is
- Material and condition
- How much there is
- How many samples are needed
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
What to photograph
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Visible markings
- Where we could park
- Cracks or breaks
- A rough size or measurement
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Worth knowing before booking:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We need the room cleared
- Other materials may need their own approach
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Looking after things afterwards
The surface is left ready for making good.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Plan around the closed rooms
- File the test result and waste note
What to avoid
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
What happens
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Mention any damage before we arrive
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Your options compared
A test before removal can save money: a clear result means normal methods. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Why people choose us
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Identify first, remove only when needed
Take a look at how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Burmarsh
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling isn’t automatically asbestos.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Loft conversions
Older homes across Burmarsh may have coatings added during past renovations.
Before booking anyone
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- The method and controls
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Whether VAT is included
A closer look at the materials
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as 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
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site