Kent · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Cliffs End, Kent
Worried about asbestos in Cliffs End? Our service covers textured coating testing and removal, with clear advice at each step.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings already disturbed
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Artex removal in Cliffs End
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Artex removal for Cliffs End properties
For an asbestos coating, the room is sealed, the coating kept wet and nothing sanded or dry-scraped. People often contact us about coatings in the way of electrical work and extensions that cut into ceilings, including textured walls, swirl patterns and coated plasterboard.
Rural homes near Cliffs End have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Area
- Cliffs End (CT12)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- Parking and access charges
- Access to the area
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The survey scope
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Sending photos
Helpful photos:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A photo of the whole area
- The access route
- Labels, if any
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Questions from Cliffs End
Do you work near Thanet Parkway station?
Yes. Thanet Parkway station is close to the centre of Cliffs End, and we cover the whole area.
Do you come out to small villages like Cliffs End?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both are options: the right choice depends on the room. We will advise room by room.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
The process
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the work area
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Get a quote
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Helpful guides
Where asbestos turns up
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings already disturbed
- Landlord refurbishments
- Flaking textured ceilings
For a school such as Chilton Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
What your quote should include
- The scope of the job, in writing
- What isn’t included
- How fibres will be kept down
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
For businesses and landlords in Cliffs End
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
If you run a business from older premises in Cliffs End, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
What happens next
The surface is left ready for making good.
After we’ve finished:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
What to avoid
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Artex removal around Cliffs End
Cliffs End is about 2 miles west of Ramsgate, in Kent. We work across Cliffs End and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
If you are refurbishing flats near Thanet Parkway station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. If your home is one of the older properties in Cliffs End, near St Mary or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. The coast is within about 3 miles of Cliffs End, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Wherever your property is in CT12, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Foads Lane, Moyes Close and Delacourt Close or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. For properties just outside Cliffs End, we cover Sevenscore (1 mile west), Chilton (1 mile east), Pegwell (1 mile east), Manston (1 mile north) and Ebbsfleet (1 mile south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Canterbury (13 miles west), Margate (4 miles north), Dover (14 miles south), Broadstairs (4 miles north-east), Whitstable (15 miles west) and Deal (8 miles south).
A little further out are RAF Manston History Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Westwood Cross (2.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Cliffs End includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local schools include Chatham House Grammar School (2.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Sportsman pub (less than half a mile south)
Other services in Cliffs End
Materials we deal with
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
What we do and do not cover
The usual limits are:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We need the room cleared
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials in Cliffs End
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site