Kent · England
Artex Removal in Elmstone
Worried about asbestos in Elmstone? We provide testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, explained in plain English.
- Walls before tiling
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Artex removal for Elmstone
FAQs for Elmstone
Do you cover Elmstone and the area around Minster station?
Yes. Minster station is about 3.9 miles north-east of Elmstone, and we cover both.
Do you cover Elmstone from London?
Elmstone is about 59 miles from central London, well within our area.
Is my textured ceiling in Elmstone asbestos?
Not necessarily: many coatings are asbestos-free. A sample test tells you which you have.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
Typically you can use other rooms: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Artex removal for Elmstone properties
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We will talk you through the options for your rooms in Elmstone. People often contact us about coatings damaged by DIY and landlord refurbishments, involving coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and Artex ceilings.
In places like Elmstone, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Elmstone (CT3)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
A few things to be aware of:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we deal with
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Typical Artex jobs in Elmstone
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so testing is the only way to know.
These are some of the things we deal with in Elmstone:
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings before skimming
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings before downlights go in
Non-domestic buildings like Preston Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- The method and controls
The process
If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible and bagged or wrapped. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- 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
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Ask for a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Helpful guides
Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
How we price Artex removal
What drives the price:
- The category of work
- The survey scope
- The size of the job
- Location, parking and any London charges
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A rough size or measurement
- Street parking nearby
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Send us the address in Elmstone, a description and some photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will reply with a quote.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Doing it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Other services in Elmstone
Looking after things afterwards
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
Avoid these
Test before the builders arrive.
Test before the builders arrive.
Artex removal around Elmstone
Elmstone is about 7 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. For Artex jobs in Elmstone, tell us about parking and access. Elmstone is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Elmstone to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Elmstone, near Elmstone Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. If you are refurbishing flats near Minster station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the CT3 postcode area and the streets around it. From Padbrook Lane, Sheerwater Road and Longmete Road or a nearby road, we can help. If your property is just outside Elmstone, we also cover Hoaden (1 mile south-east), Perry (1 mile south), Nash (1 mile south), Shatterling (1 mile south) and Broomhill (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.9 miles west). The countryside around Elmstone includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note