Kent · England
Artex Removal for Guston
Any pre-2000 building in Guston may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Need Artex removal in Guston?
Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
How artex removal works in Guston
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Guston. Typical materials include coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and coated plasterboard, and typical jobs are loft conversions and rented homes refurbished between tenants.
Village homes like those in Guston have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Where
- Guston (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Doing it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Also near Guston
What else we do in Guston
FAQs for Guston
Do you cover small places like Guston?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you cover Guston and the area around Martin Mill station?
Yes. Martin Mill station is about 1.6 miles north-east of Guston, and we cover both.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not until it’s been tested. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
Do you work in Guston?
We do: our area includes Guston and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos for a quote.
Responsibilities for owners
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
If your business premises in Guston were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Weighing up your options
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, because the material is clear.
Why us?
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Read how we quote and the cost guide.
What we do and do not cover
What’s in and what’s out:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Other materials may need their own approach
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
Artex in Guston homes
Guston is about 2 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. In Guston, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We work in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
For rented flats close to Martin Mill station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. For a school such as Duke of York's Royal Military School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. Guston is within about 3 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
Wherever your property is in CT15, we can help with Artex removal. That could mean a property on The Street, Chance Meadow and The Lane, wherever it is in Guston. Close by, we cover East Langdon (1 mile north-east), Church Whitfield (1 mile north-west), West Cliffe (1 mile east), Martin Mill (2 miles north-east) and Charlton-in-Dover (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (8 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north), Broadstairs (15 miles north), Deal (5 miles north-east) and Hythe (12 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Dover Castle (1.8 miles south). Open spaces near Guston include Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby schools include Guston Church of England Primary School (1.1 miles south) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Swingate Inn (0.8 miles south-east)
What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The survey scope
- Licensed or non-licensed
- What the material is and its state
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Sending photos
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A picture of the whole area
- Approximate dimensions
- Cracks or breaks
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Typical Artex jobs in Guston
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding, dry scraping or drilling releases fibres.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Ceilings before plastering
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Older homes across Guston may have coatings added during past renovations.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- What category of work it is
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Whether VAT is included
The process
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Tell us about parking and access
Ask for a quote
Send us the address in Guston, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Related guides
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note