Kent · England
Artex Removal for Dungeness
Buildings in Dungeness built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer Artex removal, with testing first.
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Artex removal for Dungeness
Which option is right?
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Test first. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
What you get
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Covering London and the South East
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
About our artex removal in Dungeness
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Dungeness. Whether it’s coatings scraped during DIY and extensions that cut into ceilings, we cover coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and textured walls.
In areas like Dungeness, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Area
- Dungeness (TN29)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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How we work
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces and bagged or wrapped. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- 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
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Getting ready
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Getting a price
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Helpful guides
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
- We need the room cleared
- Other materials may need their own approach
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials in Dungeness
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
Artex removal around Dungeness
Dungeness is about 11 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. For Artex jobs in Dungeness, tell us about parking and access. We work in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
Here we cover the TN29 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Dungeness Road and Reactoe One Road. Neighbouring places we cover include Lydd-on-Sea (2 miles north), Greatstone-on-Sea (4 miles north), Lydd (4 miles north-west), Littlestone-on-Sea (4 miles north) and New Romney (5 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Folkestone (14 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles north-east), Cheriton (14 miles north-east), South Willesborough (15 miles north), Dymchurch (8 miles north) and Willesborough (15 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Lydd Town Museum (3.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Dungeness include RSPB Dungeness and Burnthouse Pen.
- Nearby, you will find Britannia Inn (0.5 miles south)
Should you do it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
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.
What happens next
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Empty the rooms in advance
What to avoid
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Where asbestos turns up
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.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
What to look for in a quote
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
Common questions in Dungeness
Do you cover Dungeness from London?
We cover Dungeness, about 61 miles from central London.
Is the Artex in my Dungeness home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both are options: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will recommend one for each room.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. Often you can stay in other rooms.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Can I just skim over it?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it first, and record that it’s there.
What it might be made of
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Access to the area
- Licensed or non-licensed
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Sending photos
For a quick quote, include:
- A picture of the whole area
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Labels, if any
- Damaged areas
Send us the address in Dungeness, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note