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Artex Removal for Dungate
Artex removal for properties in Dungate and Kent: Artex removal, with testing first, with written paperwork.
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings already disturbed
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Artex removal in Dungate
How we work
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the work area
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Mention any parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
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Artex removal for Dungate properties
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, across Dungate. Typical jobs include walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit and coatings already disturbed, including coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard.
Rural homes near Dungate have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Dungate (ME9)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Nearby places to Dungate
How we price Artex removal
Our quotes take into account:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The quantity or area
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The survey scope
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- The access route
- Damaged areas
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Street parking nearby
Every job is quoted in writing. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Good to know
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Textured ceilings in Dungate
Dungate is about 3 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Wherever your property is in Dungate, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we’ll quote. Dungate is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
A school like Milstead and Frinsted Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. If you are refurbishing flats near Sittingbourne station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Dungate is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Wherever your property is in ME9, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also cover Newbury (1 mile north-east), Kingsdown (1 mile east), Rodmersham Green (1 mile north), Highsted (1 mile north) and Bapchild (1 mile north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles east) and Faversham (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.6 miles north) and Newnham Castle (2.5 miles south-east).
- Schools near Dungate include Fulston Manor School (2.3 miles north)
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Dungate
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, which can make them look newer than they are.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings coming down
Older homes across Dungate may have coatings added during past renovations.
What your quote should include
- Which areas and materials are covered
- If the price includes VAT
- How fibres will be kept down
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
Common questions in Dungate
Do you work near Sittingbourne station?
Yes, we cover Dungate and the area towards Sittingbourne station, about 2.9 miles north.
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, so we quote after testing.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Only once you know it’s clear. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
Afterwards
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Plan around the closed rooms
Things not to do
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Duty holders and landlords in Dungate
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note