Kent · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Ditton, Kent
Artex removal in Ditton, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings before plastering
Artex removal for Ditton
About our artex removal in Ditton
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. Testing a sample tells you, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. Common materials are coated plasterboard, textured walls and swirl patterns, and typical jobs are structural work through coated ceilings and loft conversions.
In places like Ditton, textured ceilings are a common renovation find. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Area
- Ditton (ME20)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after things afterwards
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Keeping things safe:
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- File the test result and waste note
- Each different coating needs testing
- Photos help us quote
What to avoid
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
The scope of Artex removal
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Where asbestos turns up
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding, dry scraping or drilling releases fibres.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings before skimming
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
If your home is one of the older properties in Ditton, near St Peter's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
What your quote should include
- What paperwork you get
- The scope of the job, in writing
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
Artex removal around Ditton
Ditton is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We work across Ditton and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We work in 922 places across Kent. Our area stretches from Ditton to Canterbury (about 27 miles away).
If you are refurbishing flats near Aylesford station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Non-domestic buildings like Ditton Infant School should already have records of any textured coatings.
This part of Kent takes in ME20. Local streets include London Road, Station Road and Scott Close; we cover every one. For properties just outside Ditton, we cover Aylesford (1 mile east), East Malling (1 mile west), Well Street (1 mile south-west), Allington (2 miles east) and West Malling (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north).
A little further out are Leybourne Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and Fremlin Walk (3.1 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Schools near Ditton include Aylesford School (0.5 miles north-east) and The Malling School (1 mile west)
- Pubs nearby include Kentish Quarryman pub (within half a mile north)
Nearby places to Ditton
What else we do in Ditton
Options to consider in Ditton
What are the options for Artex? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is generally better. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
How we work in Ditton
- Records for your files
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
What happens
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Clear the way to the work area
How to get a quote
You will get a written quote. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
Related guides
What affects the price in Ditton
When we quote, we look at:
- The category of work
- How many samples are needed
- Parking and access charges
- What the material is and its state
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Sending photos
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Visible markings
- The parking area
- How we’d reach it
- A close-up from a safe distance
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Your questions about Artex removal in Ditton
How far is Ditton from London?
We cover Ditton, about 28 miles from central London.
Do you work near Aylesford station?
Yes. Aylesford station is about 0.6 miles north-east of Ditton, and we cover both.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Can I just skim over it?
It’s an option for an intact coating: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
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, then contact a professional.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Do you work in flats?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Doing it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site