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Asbestos Artex Removal in Chartham, Kent
Worried about asbestos in Chartham? We provide testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, explained in plain English.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings before skimming
- Walls before tiling
Need Artex removal in Chartham?
Looking after things afterwards
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with a consignment note.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Book your plasterer after removal
Don’ts
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
How artex removal works in Chartham
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. Whether it’s ceilings before skimming and textured walls before a refit, we cover Artex ceilings, textured walls and stipple finishes and more.
In areas like Chartham, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- Chartham (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Chartham
What else we do in Chartham
Should you do it yourself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Chartham
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, which can make them crumble.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
If you’re refurbishing flats near Chartham station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- The documents you’ll receive
- What isn’t included
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
A closer look at the materials
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
How it works
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Before we arrive
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
How to get a quote
To get a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Related guides
Textured ceilings in Chartham
Chartham is about 3 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Chartham has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent.
A school like Chartham Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. In older homes in Chartham, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Chartham is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
This part of Kent takes in CT4, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Whether your property is on Station Road, River Court and The Green or anywhere nearby, we can help. Other places close to Chartham we cover include Shalmsford Street (1 mile south), Mystole (1 mile south-west), Chartham Hatch (1 mile north), Garlinge Green (2 miles south) and Thanington (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east) and Whitstable (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Chilham Castle (2.7 miles west) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.1 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Artichoke Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Questions from Chartham
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Could my house in Chartham contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both work; it depends on the room. We will explain the options.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Send us the details of the premises.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Chartham must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
How we price Artex removal
Our quotes take into account:
- The survey scope
- How easy it is to reach
- The category of work
- Disposal costs
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Photos that help
When you send photos, these help most:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- How we’d reach it
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Which option is right?
You will find DIY products for removing Artex, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Test first. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
What you get
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Across London and the South East
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
See our prices page and our cost guide.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site