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Artex Removal in Eccles
Artex removal in Eccles: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Landlord refurbishments
Need Artex removal in Eccles?
Artex removal for Eccles properties
If your renovation in Eccles involves textured ceilings, get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. Whether it’s coatings damaged by leaks and loft conversions and extensions, we cover coated ceiling roses, stipple finishes and swirl patterns.
In a village like Eccles, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so you know where you stand.
- Location
- Eccles (ME20)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Eccles
What drives the price:
- The size of the job
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Material and condition
- The category of work
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- Visible markings
- Cracks or breaks
- An idea of size
- A close-up from a safe distance
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Common questions in Eccles
Do you cover Eccles from London?
We cover Eccles, about 28 miles from central London.
Is the Artex in my Eccles home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
Why people call us in Eccles
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Rented flats before redecoration
Older homes across Eccles may have coatings added during past renovations.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- How fibres will be kept down
- The scope of the job, in writing
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
What we do and don’t cover
The usual limits are:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Options to consider in Eccles
A low price may mean shortcuts, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
How we work in Eccles
- Clear written quotes
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Read how we quote or our cost guide.
How it works
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Move things out of the way carefully
Ask for a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
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DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
A closer look at the materials
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
After the job
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Keeping things safe:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Empty the rooms in advance
Things not to do
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Nearby places to Eccles
What else we do in Eccles
Artex in Eccles homes
Eccles is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. If your Artex job is in Eccles, let us know about access when you get in touch. We cover 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
For a school such as St Mark's Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. If you’re refurbishing a rental near New Hythe station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 8 miles of Eccles; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Here we cover the ME20 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. From Bull Lane, Springett Close and Jenner Way or anywhere nearby, we can help. Other places close to Eccles we cover include Burham (1 mile north), Pratling Street (1 mile south-east), Forstal (1 mile south-east), New Hythe (1 mile south-west) and Scarborough (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Gravesend (9 miles north-west) and Tonbridge (12 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Fremlin Walk (3.5 miles south-east) and Allington Castle (2.2 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Schools near Eccles include Aylesford School (1.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Red Bull Public House (under half a mile north-east)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site