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Asbestos Artex Removal in Danaway, Kent
Artex removal in Danaway: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Loft conversions
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Artex removal for Danaway
Artex removal near Danaway
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. People often contact us about loft conversions and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights, including stipple finishes, coated ceiling roses and textured walls.
In a village like Danaway, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Where
- Danaway (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and don’t cover
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- We need the room cleared
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
Looking after things afterwards
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
Once we’re done:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Send photos of the coatings
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Give us room sizes
Avoid these
Test before the builders arrive.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Danaway questions
Do you come out to small villages like Danaway?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Is asbestos common in Danaway homes?
Any home in Danaway built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
It’s an option for an intact coating: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Do not sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not every coating does: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. Testing a sample is how you find out.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
How much does Artex removal cost in Danaway?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote once we know what it contains.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional.
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- Parking and access charges
- The category of work
- How much waste there is
- Material and condition
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Photos that help
Photo tips:
- A clear close-up
- Where we could park
- Labels, if any
- An overall view
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Nearby places to Danaway
Other services in Danaway
DIY and asbestos
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Danaway properties and textured coatings
Danaway is about 3 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Anywhere in Danaway, just send the postcode, and we will quote. Danaway is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our area stretches from Danaway to Canterbury (18 miles away).
If you are refurbishing a rental near Newington station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. For a school such as Borden Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. Danaway is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
This part of Kent takes in ME9, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Whether your property is on Westfield Gardens, Oak Close and Wormdale Hill or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Danaway we cover include Oad Street (1 mile south-east), Chestnut Street (1 mile north-east), Newington (1 mile north), Keycol (1 mile north-east) and Bobbing (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (3 miles east), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (9 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Court Hall Museum (2.7 miles east) and Bayford Court (3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Schools near Danaway include Westlands School (1.7 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Plough & Harrow pub (0.8 miles south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.7 miles east)
How it works
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. While we work, the area stays out of bounds.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Clear the way to the work area
- Mention any parking restrictions
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Related guides
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you run a business from older premises in Danaway, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Choosing the right option
You will find DIY products for removing Artex, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Test first. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Why people choose us
- Clear advice on your options
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Houses, flats and business premises
See our prices page or our cost guide.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note