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Artex Removal in Canterbury
Found something that might be asbestos in Canterbury? We provide textured coating testing and removal, explained in plain English.
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Walls before tiling
Artex removal in Canterbury
After we’ve finished in Canterbury
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Keeping things safe:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
What to avoid
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
How artex removal works in Canterbury
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. Common materials are Artex ceilings, coated plasterboard and textured walls, and typical jobs are coatings in the way of electrical work and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed.
In Canterbury, many people want rid of textured ceilings. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
Which option is right?
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Always test first. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why choose us
- Accredited laboratory results
- Domestic and commercial work
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Waste paperwork for every removal
Take a look at how we price jobs and our cost guide.
How we price Artex removal
Quotes vary because of:
- Access to the area
- Licensed or non-licensed
- What the material is and its state
- Disposal costs
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Helping us quote
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A close-up from a safe distance
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Cracks or breaks
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Step by step
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and the room stays closed. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Tell us about parking and access
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Ask for a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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What else we do in Canterbury
Artex removal around Canterbury
Canterbury is in Kent. Canterbury has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Canterbury is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
Non-domestic buildings like St Peter's Methodist Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. If you are refurbishing a rental near Canterbury East station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
For Artex jobs in CT1, CT2, CT4 and CT3, just send the postcode and a few photos. That could mean a property on Long Market, High Street and High Street St Gregorys or the roads around them, wherever it is in Canterbury. You’ll find Canterbury on the A2 and A28, so it’s easy for us to reach. If your property is just outside Canterbury, we also cover Wincheap (1 mile south-west), Harbledown (1 mile west), Hales Place (1 mile north), Thanington (1 mile south-west) and Stuppington (1 mile south). We also cover nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles south-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west). Canterbury is among the bigger towns we cover in Kent, with every kind of building, from homes to workplaces.
Other landmarks nearby include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (less than half a mile south-west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (under half a mile south). Open spaces near Canterbury include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include Barton Court Grammar School (0.5 miles east) and Canterbury School of Architecture (0.5 miles south-east)
- Churches close by include St Thomas of Canterbury Church (less than half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Old Buttermarket pub (within half a mile south-west)
DIY and asbestos
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
For managing agents and freeholders in Canterbury, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Limits to be aware of
Before booking, note that:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we see
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
Canterbury questions
Do older homes in Canterbury have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near Canterbury East station?
Yes, we cover Canterbury, including the streets around Canterbury East station.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Only once you know it’s clear. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Can I stay at home while you work?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Materials we deal with
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site