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Asbestos Artex Removal in Doddington, Kent
Worried about asbestos in Doddington? Our service covers testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, with clear advice at each step.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Get a quote for Doddington
Why people call us in Doddington
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.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Ceilings before skimming
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Flaking textured ceilings
If you are refurbishing flats near Teynham station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, clearly stated
- Whether the job needs notifying
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- How fibres will be kept down
Artex removal in Doddington
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. Whether it’s textured walls before a refit and structural work through coated ceilings, we cover textured walls, Artex ceilings and stipple finishes and more.
In towns and villages like Doddington, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Area
- Doddington (ME9)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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What else we do in Doddington
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- Travel and parking
- The type of material and its condition
- The category of work
- How much waste there is
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Helping us quote
Photos often save us a visit:
- Labels, if any
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A rough size or measurement
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Common questions in Doddington
Do you cover small places like Doddington?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you work near Teynham station?
Yes, we cover Doddington and the area towards Teynham station, about 4 miles north-east.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
Typically you can use other rooms: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not every coating does: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. Testing a sample is how you find out.
Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Limits to be aware of
Before you book, note that:
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- We need the room cleared
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
What we deal with
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
Which option is right?
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and it remains in place. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
What you get
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
Read how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Duty holders and landlords in Doddington
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
How we work
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
How to prepare
- Dig out previous surveys
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
How to get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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What happens next
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
Going forward:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Test every different coating
- Give us room sizes
- Empty the rooms in advance
Don’ts
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Doddington properties and textured coatings
Doddington is about 5 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Wherever your property is in Doddington, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we will quote. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our area stretches from Doddington to Canterbury (13 miles away).
In older homes in Doddington, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Doddington is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the ME9 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include The Street, Old Lenham Road and Northdown, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Neighbouring places we cover include Wichling (1 mile south-west), Bluetown (1 mile north-west), Newnham (1 mile east), Hollybushes (1 mile west) and Payden Street (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (1.4 miles east).
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
- 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