Kent · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Chilton, Kent
Found something that might be asbestos in Chilton? Our service covers removal of textured ceilings and walls, with clear advice at each step.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Artex removal near Chilton
Artex removal near Chilton
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. Testing a sample tells you, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. We often deal with textured walls, coated plasterboard and coated ceiling roses, and typical jobs are ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and coatings scraped during DIY.
Homes in places like Chilton may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so test each different coating. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Location
- Chilton (CT11, CT12)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Choosing the right option
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
What you get
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- No removal until we know what it is
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Records for your files
Read how we price jobs or our cost guide.
What happens next
Share the paperwork with your trades.
Going forward:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- File the test result and waste note
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
Things not to do
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Why people call us in Chilton
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
Typical jobs in Chilton include:
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Flaking textured ceilings
Older homes across Chilton may have coatings added during past renovations.
What your quote should include
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Whether VAT is included
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
Common questions in Chilton
Is the Artex in my Chilton home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you cover Chilton and the area around Ramsgate station?
Yes. Ramsgate station is about 0.9 miles north-east of Chilton, and we cover both.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both work; it depends on the room. We will explain the options.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Textured ceilings in Chilton
Chilton is about 1 mile south-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Anywhere in Chilton, just send the postcode, and we will quote. Chilton is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Chilton to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
For rented flats close to Ramsgate station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. A school like Chilton Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. The coast is within about 2 miles of Chilton, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
For Artex jobs in CT11 and CT12, just send the postcode and a few photos. Your property could be on Saxon Road, Downs Road and Edith Road. Chilton is on the A299, so it’s easy for us to reach. If your property is just outside Chilton, we also cover Pegwell (1 mile south), Cliffs End (1 mile west), Newington (1 mile north), Manston (1 mile north-west) and Haine (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Canterbury (14 miles west), Margate (3 miles north), Dover (14 miles south), Broadstairs (3 miles north-east), Deal (8 miles south) and Herne Bay (11 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Westwood Cross (1.9 miles north) and Ramsgate Tunnels (0.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include Churchill House School With Railed Area (0.9 miles east) and Chatham House Grammar School (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Belle Vue pub (less than half a mile south)
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- How much there is
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Disposal costs
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- A rough size or measurement
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A close-up from a safe distance
- The access route
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Nearby places to Chilton
Other services in Chilton
What happens
If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Let us know where we can park
Getting a price
Every job is quoted in writing. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Helpful guides
- 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