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Artex Removal in Fordwich
Found something that might be asbestos in Fordwich? Our service covers removal of textured ceilings and walls, with clear advice at each step.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Artex removal in Fordwich
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
Artex removal near Fordwich
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We will explain which suits your rooms. Typical jobs include ceilings before skimming and coatings already disturbed, involving textured walls, stipple finishes and coated plasterboard.
In a village like Fordwich, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, so you have a record.
- Location
- Fordwich (CT2)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Fordwich
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, which can make them look newer than they are.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Ceilings before skimming
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
A school like Sturry Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Comparing quotes
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- If the price includes VAT
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
What affects the price in Fordwich
What changes the cost:
- What the material is and its state
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The quantity or area
- Disposal costs
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Sending photos
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- How we’d reach it
- Street parking nearby
- Visible markings
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
FAQs for Fordwich
How far is Fordwich from London?
Fordwich is about 54 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work near Sturry station?
Yes, we cover Fordwich, including the streets around Sturry station.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
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.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings normally are not licensed.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
Do you work in flats?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Artex in Fordwich homes
Fordwich is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Anywhere in Fordwich, just send the postcode, and we will quote. Fordwich is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work.
For rented flats close to Sturry station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Older homes across Fordwich may have coatings added during past renovations. Fordwich is within about 6 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
Artex jobs anywhere in CT2 start with the postcode and some photos. Whether your property is on Brooklands Close, Water Meadows and King Street or a nearby road, the process is the same. For properties just outside Fordwich, we cover Littlebourne (2 miles south-east), Bekesbourne Hill (2 miles south), Wickhambreaux (3 miles east), Ickham (3 miles south-east) and Patrixbourne (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.4 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (1.5 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Spires Academy (1.4 miles north-east) and Frank Montgomery School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Fordwich Arms (under half a mile south-east)
Places near Fordwich
What else we do in Fordwich
DIY and asbestos
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
For businesses and landlords in Fordwich
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
How it works
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- 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
How to prepare
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
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Afterwards
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
A few practical points:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Keep pets away
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Test every different coating
What to avoid
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
What we do and do not cover
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- We test before removal, 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.
What we deal with
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site