Kent · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Cold Harbour, Kent
Any pre-2000 building in Cold Harbour may contain asbestos. We offer testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings coming down
Artex removal for Cold Harbour
Artex removal near Cold Harbour
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. We often deal with coated plasterboard, coated ceiling roses and stipple finishes, and people usually contact us about ceilings due to be knocked through or removed and rented flats before redecoration.
Village homes like those in Cold Harbour have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Area
- Cold Harbour (ME17)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we deal with in Cold Harbour
Older coatings are often painted over many times, which can make them look newer than they are.
These come up again and again:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings before plastering
If you are refurbishing flats near Charing station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Comparing quotes
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What category of work it is
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- The method and controls
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- How many samples are needed
- Access to the area
- Travel and parking
- The size of the job
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Cracks or breaks
- A picture of the whole area
- Visible markings
- Approximate dimensions
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will recommend the right option.
Artex in Cold Harbour homes
Cold Harbour is about 7 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. If your Artex job is in Cold Harbour, let us know about access when you get in touch. We work in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Cold Harbour to Canterbury (14 miles away).
Older homes across Cold Harbour may have coatings added during past renovations. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Cold Harbour; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Anywhere in ME17, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places we cover include Warren Street (1 mile north-west), Payden Street (1 mile north-west), Lenham Heath (2 miles south-west), Charing Heath (2 miles south) and Lenham Forstal (2 miles south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Newnham Castle (3.4 miles north).
- Local pubs include The Harrow pub (0.7 miles west)
The process
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and the room stays closed. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing, so there’s no confusion.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
How to prepare
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Mention any damage before we arrive
How to get a quote
Each job is priced individually. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Your questions about Artex removal in Cold Harbour
Do you cover Cold Harbour and the area around Charing station?
Yes. Charing station is about 2.3 miles south of Cold Harbour, and we cover both.
Do you cover small places like Cold Harbour?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
What happens next
Share the paperwork with your trades.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Each different coating needs testing
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
Don’ts
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Options to consider in Cold Harbour
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and it remains in place. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
What you get
- Covering London and the South East
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
See how we quote and our cost guide.
Should you do it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Materials, one by one
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which does not change what’s underneath.
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
What we do and do not cover
To be clear about the scope:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
What we deal with
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note