Kent · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Fir Toll, Kent
Artex removal in Fir Toll: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings coming down
Artex removal for Fir Toll
Why people call us in Fir Toll
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
These come up again and again:
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Rented flats before redecoration
A school like Pluckley Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- If the price includes VAT
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Which laboratory analyses samples
Artex removal in Fir Toll
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. Typical jobs include walls before tiling and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed, involving coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and textured walls.
In a village like Fir Toll, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so you know where you stand.
- Location
- Fir Toll (TN27)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Other services in Fir Toll
How we price Artex removal
Our quotes take into account:
- The survey scope
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How easy it is to reach
- How much waste there is
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
What to photograph
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- How we’d reach it
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Approximate dimensions
- Labels, if any
You will get a written quote. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Artex removal around Fir Toll
Fir Toll is about 5 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Fir Toll as part of Kent, for Artex jobs of every size. We work in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Fir Toll to Canterbury (16 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing flats near Pluckley station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. If your home is one of the older properties in Fir Toll, near Church of St Nicholas or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
We cover Artex jobs across TN27. We also carry out Artex jobs in Pluckley Thorne (1 mile north-west), Pluckley (1 mile north), Chambers' Green (1 mile south), Little Chart (2 miles north-east) and Mundy Bois (2 miles north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Davington (12 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Romden Castle (2.3 miles south-west).
- Local pubs include The Black Horse Inn (0.5 miles north)
FAQs for Fir Toll
Do older homes in Fir Toll have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Fir Toll can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you come out to small villages like Fir Toll?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Only once you know it’s clear. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both are options: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll recommend one for each room.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings do not contain asbestos. A test will tell you.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Options to consider in Fir Toll
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
What you get
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Accredited laboratory results
- Clear written quotes
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Read how we quote and the cost guide.
A closer look at the materials
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
How we work
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will advise.
Read more
What happens next
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
A few practical points:
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep pets away
- Send photos of the coatings
What to avoid
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
What we do and do not cover
Before you book, note that:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
- 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