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Artex Removal in Ebbsfleet
Artex removal across Ebbsfleet, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
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About our artex removal in Ebbsfleet
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. Typical jobs include ceilings coming down and walls before tiling, involving textured walls, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard.
In a village like Ebbsfleet, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. We only recommend work that’s needed.
- Where
- Ebbsfleet (CT12, CT13)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Duty holders and landlords in Ebbsfleet
If you run a business from older premises in Ebbsfleet, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
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.
Nearby places to Ebbsfleet
How it works
Our team wears protective equipment, and keep the room closed while we work. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Mention any parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
Why people call us in Ebbsfleet
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings already disturbed
For rented flats close to Thanet Parkway station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What your quote should include
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Whether VAT is included
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
Textured ceilings in Ebbsfleet
Ebbsfleet is about 3 miles south-west of St Lawrence, in Kent. Wherever your property is in Ebbsfleet, tell us the postcode and what you need. Ebbsfleet is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our area stretches from Ebbsfleet to Canterbury (12 miles away).
Ebbsfleet is within about 4 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
We cover Artex jobs across CT12 and CT13 and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover include Richborough Port (1 mile south), Sevenscore (1 mile north), Cliffs End (1 mile north-east), Way (2 miles north-west) and Pegwell (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (5 miles north), Dover (12 miles south), Ramsgate (3 miles north-east), Broadstairs (5 miles north-east) and Whitstable (14 miles west).
A little further out are Ramsgate General Hospital (2.8 miles east) and RAF Manston History Museum (2.4 miles north). Within reach you will find Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Pubs nearby include The Sportsman pub (1 mile north-east)
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Good to know
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Which option is right?
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
How we work in Ebbsfleet
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Work done to the regulations
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Afterwards
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Keep pets away
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Book your plasterer after removal
What to avoid
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Common questions in Ebbsfleet
Do you cover Ebbsfleet from London?
We cover Ebbsfleet, about 64 miles from central London.
Is asbestos common in Ebbsfleet homes?
Any home in Ebbsfleet built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Is asbestos dangerous?
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.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
You can, if it’s intact: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Don’t sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
Materials we deal with
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site