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Kent · England

Artex Removal in Chitty

Artex removal across Chitty and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.

Ceilings before plastering
Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Textured walls before a refit

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Artex removal for Chitty

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Artex removal near Chitty

Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We’ll explain which suits your rooms. From ceilings before downlights go in and loft conversions, we deal with coated ceiling roses, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns and more.

Village homes like those in Chitty have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.

Location: Chitty (CT3)
Region: Kent
Covers: Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
Paperwork: Lab result and consignment note
Quote: Quoted individually, in writing
Call: 07833 053 749
Updated: 26 October 2026

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How we price Artex removal

Quotes vary because of:

Disposal costs
The category of work
The survey scope
How easy it is to reach

There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.

Photos that help

Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:

Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
The parking area
How we’d reach it
An overall view

You will get a written quote. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.

The process

If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. We’ll tell you when we have finished and what you will receive afterwards.

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

Before we arrive

Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Make sure we can get to the area
Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive

Getting a price

Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.

Ask for a quote

Helpful guides

Licensed vs non-licensed asbestos work: what’s the difference?

Looking after things afterwards

Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.

Once we’re done:

Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
Clear the rooms before the work
Send photos of the coatings
Test every different coating

Things not to do

Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.

If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.

FAQs for Chitty

Is the Artex in my Chitty home asbestos?

Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.

Do you cover Chitty from London?

Chitty is about 57 miles from central London, well within our area.

Can asbestos go in my bin?

Never: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.

How much does Artex removal cost in Chitty?

Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.

Does weather affect the work?

It depends on the job: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.

What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?

Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.

Could my home contain asbestos?

You can’t tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.

Is my textured ceiling in Chitty asbestos?

Not necessarily: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. A sample test tells you which you have.

DIY and asbestos

If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.

HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.

Materials, one by one

Artex ceilings

We test each different coating.

Patched areas

Different areas may need separate samples.

For landlords, agents and businesses

If you run a business from older premises in Chitty, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.

Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.

Good to know

A few things to be aware of:

Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
Other materials may need their own approach

If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.

Common materials

Textured walls
Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Coated plasterboard
Patched or painted coatings
Swirl and stipple patterns
Artex ceilings

Service details

Chitty properties and textured coatings

Chitty is about 4 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Anywhere in Chitty, just send the postcode. Chitty is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.

Older homes across Chitty may have coatings added during past renovations. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Herne Bay station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Chitty is within about 4 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.

Artex jobs anywhere in CT3 start with the postcode and some photos. If your property is just outside Chitty, we also cover Chislet (1 mile west), Hollow Street (1 mile south-west), Boyden Gate (1 mile north-west), Old Tree (1 mile west) and Highstead (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).

A little further out are St Martins Hospital (5.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.

Weighing up your options

Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and it remains in place. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.