Kent · England
Artex Removal for Faversham
Worried about asbestos in Faversham? Our service covers Artex removal, with testing first, with clear advice at each step.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Coatings already disturbed
Artex removal in Faversham
Artex removal in Faversham
Planning a renovation in Faversham with textured ceilings? Get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. Typical jobs include ceilings before skimming and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed, including coated ceiling roses, textured walls and stipple finishes.
In towns like Faversham, plenty of homes from the 1960s to 1990s have textured ceilings, though older homes may have them too. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Area
- Faversham (ME13)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The scope of Artex removal
What’s in and what’s out:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- We need the room cleared
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
Faversham properties and textured coatings
Faversham is about 9 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. Faversham has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Faversham, near Church of St Mary Magdalene or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. For rented flats close to Faversham station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
We carry out Artex jobs all over ME13. From Bedlington Square, Market Place and Market Street or a nearby road, we can help. You will find Faversham on the A2 and A251, so it’s easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover Davington (1 mile north-west), The Brents (1 mile north-east), Preston (1 mile south-east), Ospringe (1 mile south-west) and Whitehill (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (4.2 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (less than half a mile east)
- Local pubs include Mechanics Arms (within half a mile north)
After the job
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Send photos of the coatings
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
What to avoid
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Responsibilities for owners
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Typical Artex jobs in Faversham
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
These are some of the things we deal with in Faversham:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings before downlights go in
Non-domestic buildings like Ethelbert Road Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings.
Questions to ask before booking
- The documents you’ll receive
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- VAT, clearly stated
DIY and asbestos
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Options to consider in Faversham
Test, leave, cover or remove? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is normally best. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
How we work in Faversham
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Read how we quote or our cost guide.
Faversham: your questions answered
Do you work near Faversham station?
Yes. Faversham station is close to the centre of Faversham, and we cover the whole area.
Do you cover Faversham from London?
We cover Faversham, about 44 miles from central London.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Do you work in Faversham?
We do: Faversham is within the area we cover in Kent. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
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.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote once we know what it contains.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will explain the options.
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How we work
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and 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
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the work area
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Prices and what affects them
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Material and condition
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How much waste there is
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- The parking area
- Labels, if any
- A rough size or measurement
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
- 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