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Artex Removal for Culmers
Artex removal in Culmers, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Get a quote for Culmers
Limits to be aware of
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- We need the room cleared
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials in Culmers
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
How artex removal works in Culmers
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry. We often deal with swirl patterns, Artex ceilings and coated ceiling roses, and typical jobs are ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and extensions that cut into ceilings.
Village homes like those in Culmers have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Area
- Culmers (ME13)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Culmers properties and textured coatings
Culmers is about 2 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. Culmers is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Culmers is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
In older homes in Culmers, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. For a school such as Graveney Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. The coast is within about 5 miles of Culmers; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
Anywhere in ME13, Artex removal is available. Neighbouring places we cover include Graveney (1 mile north-east), Goodnestone (1 mile south-west), Broom Street (1 mile north-west), Slutshole (1 mile south-east) and Hernhill (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Herne Bay (9 miles east) and Minster (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Culmers include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (2 miles west)
Culmers questions
Could my house in Culmers contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Culmers can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do textured ceilings in Culmers homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings don’t contain asbestos. A test will tell you.
What we deal with in Culmers
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
These are some of the things we deal with in Culmers:
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings before skimming
For rented flats close to Faversham station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Comparing quotes
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Which areas and materials are covered
- How fibres will be kept down
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
How we price Artex removal
Every quote reflects:
- How many samples are needed
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The quantity or area
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- An overall view
- Damaged areas
- Approximate dimensions
- Street parking nearby
To get a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
A closer look at the materials
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
The process
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces and bagged or wrapped. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will advise.
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Looking after things afterwards
File the result and the paperwork.
Going forward:
- Photos help us quote
- Each different coating needs testing
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep pets away
What to avoid
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Duty holders and landlords in Culmers
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
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Doing it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site