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Artex Removal for Charlton-in-Dover
Artex removal in Charlton-in-Dover and across Kent: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings already disturbed
Artex removal near Charlton-in-Dover
Artex removal near Charlton-in-Dover
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. Typical materials include stipple finishes, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard, and typical jobs are ceilings due for plastering or skimming and loft conversions and extensions.
In Charlton-in-Dover, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so test each different coating. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Area
- Charlton-in-Dover (CT16, CT17, CT15)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and do not cover
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and doesn’t cover:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we see
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
Artex removal around Charlton-in-Dover
Charlton-in-Dover is about 1 mile south-east of Dover, in Kent. Anywhere in Charlton-in-Dover, just send the postcode, and we will quote. We work in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Charlton-in-Dover to Canterbury (14 miles away).
In older homes in Charlton-in-Dover, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Non-domestic buildings like Charlton Church of England Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. The coast is within about a mile of Charlton-in-Dover, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Here we cover the CT16, CT17 and CT15 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Whether your property is on Odo Road, Eric Road and Lorne Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Being close to the A256, Charlton-in-Dover is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Charlton-in-Dover we cover include Tower Hamlets (1 mile south-west), Guston (2 miles north-east), Church Whitfield (2 miles north), East Langdon (3 miles north-east) and West Cliffe (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles south-west) and Walmer (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are Dover Castle (0.9 miles south-east) and Old Town Gaol (within half a mile south). Open spaces near Charlton-in-Dover include Dover Western Heights.
- Schools near Charlton-in-Dover include Dover Grammar School for Girls (less than half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile south)
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you manage or own a block in Charlton-in-Dover, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
If you run a business from older premises in Charlton-in-Dover, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Why people call us in Charlton-in-Dover
Older coatings are often painted over many times, which can make them look newer than they are.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Ceilings coming down
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings damaged by DIY
For rented flats close to Dover Priory station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What your quote should include
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- The documents you will receive
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Which laboratory analyses samples
Your questions about Artex removal in Charlton-in-Dover
Do you cover Charlton-in-Dover and the area around Dover Priory station?
Yes, we cover Charlton-in-Dover and the area towards Dover Priory station, about 0.6 miles south.
Is the Artex in my Charlton-in-Dover home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both work; it depends on the room. We’ll explain the options.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. You’ll get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Which option is right?
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why choose us
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Across London and the South East
Take a look at how we price jobs and the cost guide.
What affects the price in Charlton-in-Dover
What changes the cost:
- Travel and parking
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Sending photos
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A clear close-up
- Street parking nearby
- An overall view
- A rough size or measurement
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Step by step
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- 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
Before we arrive
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell us about parking and access
How to get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note