Kent · England
Artex Removal for Eythorne
Worried about asbestos in Eythorne? We provide textured coating testing and removal, explained in plain English.
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings before skimming
- Loft conversions and extensions
Artex removal for Eythorne
How artex removal works in Eythorne
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. Typical materials include coated plasterboard, swirl patterns and textured walls, and people generally contact us about landlord refurbishments and loft conversions.
Rural homes near Eythorne have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Location
- Eythorne (CT15)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away.
- 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
- Let us know where we can park
- Clear the way to the work area
- Let us know if something’s broken
Ask for a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Looking after things afterwards
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
After we’ve finished:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Give us room sizes
- Test every different coating
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
Don’ts
Test before the builders arrive.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Why people call us in Eythorne
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings before skimming
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Shepherds Well station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
What your quote should include
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- The method and controls
A closer look at the materials
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Choosing the right option
Test, leave, cover or remove? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is usually better. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
How we work in Eythorne
- Clear advice on your options
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Accredited laboratory results
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Take a look at how we quote or our cost guide.
What we do and don’t cover
So you know what to expect:
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Other materials may need their own approach
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
DIY and asbestos
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
What affects the price in Eythorne
Prices vary with:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The survey scope
- How much waste there is
- The size of the job
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- Where we could park
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The access route
- Cracks or breaks
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Artex removal around Eythorne
Eythorne is about 4 miles north of Dover, in Kent. We work across Eythorne and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our area stretches from Eythorne to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Eythorne, near Church of St Peter and St Paul or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. A school like Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 8 miles of Eythorne, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. Eythorne is within about 6 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Artex jobs anywhere in CT15 start with the postcode and some photos. Local streets include The Street, Sandwich Road and New Road; we cover every one. If your property is just outside Eythorne, we also cover Waldershare (1 mile south-west), Sibertswold (2 miles south-west), Coldred (2 miles south-west), Halfway Street (2 miles south-west) and Lydden (3 miles south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (4 miles south), Folkestone (9 miles south-west), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Dover Transport Museum (3.5 miles south) and Buckland Hospital (4.7 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Common questions in Eythorne
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you cover Eythorne and the area around Shepherds Well station?
Yes. Shepherds Well station is about 1.8 miles west of Eythorne, and we cover both.
Can I just skim over it?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it first, and record that it’s there.
Do you cover Eythorne?
We do: Eythorne is within the area we cover in Kent. Send the postcode and a few photos and we’ll quote.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings generally are not licensed.
Nearby places to Eythorne
Other services in Eythorne
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note