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Artex Removal in Coxheath
Artex removal in Coxheath and across Kent: textured coating testing and removal.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
Need Artex removal in Coxheath?
How artex removal works in Coxheath
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation. Whether it’s coatings in the way of electrical work and landlord refurbishments, we cover coated plasterboard, coated ceiling roses and Artex ceilings.
In towns and villages like Coxheath, textured ceilings are a common renovation find. Every job comes with paperwork, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Where
- Coxheath (ME17, ME15)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What’s included, and what isn’t
A few things to be aware of:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
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What it costs
We base our quote on:
- The category of work
- Waste quantity and disposal
- How easy it is to reach
- What the material is and its state
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Photos that help
Photo tips:
- The access route
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- An overall view
- Visible markings
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Artex removal around Coxheath
Coxheath is about 3 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Properties in Coxheath range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Coxheath is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We work right across the region, from Coxheath to Canterbury (about 25 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing flats near East Farleigh station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Non-domestic buildings like Coxheath Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Coxheath; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Anywhere in ME17 and ME15, we can help with Artex removal. Your property could be on Westway, Stockett Lane and Orchard Close. We also carry out Artex jobs in Dean Street (1 mile north), East Farleigh (1 mile north-west), Farleigh Green (2 miles north-west), Kettle Corner (2 miles north-west) and Hunton (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (3 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north) and Tonbridge (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include The Mall Maidstone (3 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (2.4 miles north).
- Schools near Coxheath include Cornwallis Academy (0.9 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Horse Shoes Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
Responsibilities for owners
If your business premises in Coxheath were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Looking after things afterwards
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Give us room sizes
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Photos help us quote
What to avoid
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Where asbestos turns up
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Walls before tiling
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Damaged or cracked coatings
Older homes across Coxheath may have coatings added during past renovations.
What to look for in a quote
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- The method and controls
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Any exclusions
Your questions about Artex removal in Coxheath
Do you cover Coxheath and the area around East Farleigh station?
Yes. East Farleigh station is about 1.5 miles north of Coxheath, and we cover both.
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings normally aren’t licensed.
Can I just skim over it?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
Do you work in flats?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
The process
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. The work area is kept clear while we are working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Ask for a quote
Each job is priced individually. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Choosing the right option
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What you get
- Covering London and the South East
- No removal until we know what it is
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Accredited laboratory results
Read our prices page or our cost guide.
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note