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Asbestos Artex Removal in Ham, Kent
Buildings in Ham built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Asbestos help in Ham
About our artex removal in Ham
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. Whether it’s textured walls before a refit and ceilings before plastering, we deal with coated ceiling roses, textured walls and swirl patterns and more.
In a village like Ham, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Ham (CT14)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Which option is right?
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Always test first. Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why choose us
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
A closer look at the materials
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- How much there is
- The type of material and its condition
- The survey scope
- Licensed or non-licensed
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Photos that help
When you send photos, these help most:
- Street parking nearby
- Visible markings
- How we’d reach it
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Textured ceilings in Ham
Ham is about 3 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. For Artex jobs in Ham, tell us about parking and access. Ham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We work right across the region, from Ham to Canterbury (about 11 miles away).
In older homes in Ham, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. A school like Worth Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. The coast is within about 4 miles of Ham, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
We cover Artex jobs across CT14 and the streets around it. Other places close to Ham we cover include Statenborough (1 mile north-west), Felderland (1 mile north), Worth (1 mile north-east), Marley (1 mile south-east) and Finglesham (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Sandown Castle (3.1 miles east) and The Precinct Toy Collection (2.1 miles north). The countryside around Ham includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local schools include Sandwich Technology School (1.3 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Blue Pigeons pub (1 mile north-east)
Places near Ham
How it works
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
How to 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.
Related guides
Doing it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
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.
The scope of Artex removal
Some limits to bear in mind:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Where asbestos turns up
Older coatings are often painted over many times, so age is hard to judge.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings before plastering
If you’re refurbishing flats near Sandwich station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Comparing quotes
- The method and controls
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
Your questions about Artex removal in Ham
Do you cover Ham from London?
Ham is about 64 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you cover small places like Ham?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Responsibilities for owners
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Ham must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
If your business premises in Ham were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site