Kent · England
Artex Removal for Drellingore
Artex removal for Drellingore: removal of textured ceilings and walls. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Artex removal in Drellingore
Textured ceilings in Drellingore
Drellingore is about 2 miles east of Hawkinge, in Kent. Homes, landlords and businesses in Drellingore contact us for Artex jobs. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Drellingore, near Church of St Michael or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 5 miles of Drellingore, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. The coast is within about 4 miles of Drellingore, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Here we cover the CT18 and CT15 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover South Alkham (1 mile north-east), Alkham (1 mile north-east), Satmar (1 mile south-east), Chalksole Green (1 mile north-east) and Capel-le-Ferne (2 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles east), Folkestone (3 miles south-west), Deal (11 miles north-east) and Hythe (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Folkestone Museum (3.1 miles south). The countryside around Drellingore includes Sugar Loaf Hill and Dover Western Heights.
How artex removal works in Drellingore
For an asbestos coating, the room is sealed, the coating kept wet and nothing sanded or dry-scraped. We often deal with swirl patterns, coated ceiling roses and textured walls, and people generally contact us about ceilings coming down and damaged or cracked coatings.
In towns and villages like Drellingore, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Location
- Drellingore (CT18, CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
The process
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Dig out previous surveys
Ask for a quote
Each job is priced individually. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
Drellingore: your questions answered
Do you cover small places like Drellingore?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
How far is Drellingore from London?
We cover Drellingore, about 62 miles from central London.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Your options compared
Plastering over it is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
How we work in Drellingore
- Clear advice on your options
- Houses, flats and business premises
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
Also near Drellingore
More for properties in Drellingore
Why people call us in Drellingore
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
These are some of the things we deal with in Drellingore:
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings before skimming
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Folkestone Central station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Questions to ask before booking
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- VAT, clearly stated
- Whether the job needs notifying
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
Duty holders and landlords in Drellingore
If you run a business from older premises in Drellingore, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
How we price Artex removal
Every quote reflects:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The size of the job
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Disposal costs
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Sending photos
For a quick quote, include:
- Damaged areas
- Visible markings
- A clear close-up
- An overall view
You will get a written quote. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
What happens next
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Going forward:
- Give us room sizes
- Keep pets away
- Photos help us quote
- Empty the rooms in advance
Avoid these
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
- 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