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Artex Removal in Durlock
Any pre-2000 building in Durlock may contain asbestos. We offer textured coating testing and removal.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings before plastering
Need Artex removal in Durlock?
Which option is right?
A test before removal can save money: a clear result means normal methods. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why choose us
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Records for your files
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
Read how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Artex removal for Durlock properties
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. Whether it’s walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit and extensions that cut into ceilings, we deal with coated plasterboard, Artex ceilings and textured walls.
Rural homes near Durlock have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Area
- Durlock (CT3)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Durlock
Could my house in Durlock contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Durlock can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is the Artex in my Durlock home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
It’s an option for an intact coating: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Do not sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings don’t contain asbestos. A test will tell you.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
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.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Durlock
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so testing is the only way to know.
These come up again and again:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings coming down
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Walls before tiling
If your home is one of the older properties in Durlock, near Church of St Nicholas or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
What your quote should include
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Suitable insurance for the work
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- The size of the job
- How much waste there is
- What the material is and its state
- Access to the area
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Photos that help
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- The parking area
- The access route
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Labels, if any
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Looking after things afterwards
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
To avoid problems in future:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Keep pets away
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- File the test result and waste note
Don’ts
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
What happens
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Get a quote
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
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Good to know
Worth knowing before booking:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- 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 before you book.
Materials we see
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
DIY and asbestos
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.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Textured ceilings in Durlock
Durlock is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Durlock has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Durlock is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Durlock to Canterbury (8 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Sandwich station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. A school like Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Anywhere in CT3, we can help with Artex removal. For properties just outside Durlock, we cover Guilton (1 mile north-east), Ash (1 mile east), Staple (1 mile south), Nash (1 mile north-west) and Barnsole (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find White Mill (2.9 miles east). Open spaces near Durlock include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Chequer Inn (0.6 miles east)
- 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