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Asbestos Artex Removal in Hampton, Kent
Found something that might be asbestos in Hampton? We provide testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, explained in plain English.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Loft conversions and extensions
Artex removal in Hampton
Why people call us in Hampton
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
For a school such as Hampton Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
What your quote should include
- How fibres will be kept down
- Which areas and materials are covered
- What isn’t included
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
Artex removal near Hampton
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Hampton, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. Typical jobs include loft conversions and ceilings due for plastering or skimming, involving stipple finishes, coated ceiling roses and Artex ceilings.
In places like Hampton, textured ceilings are a common renovation find. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Where
- Hampton (CT6)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens next
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Test every different coating
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Keep the results and paperwork
Things not to do
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
What we do and don’t cover
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
What happens
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Dig out previous surveys
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Ask for a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Doing it yourself?
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.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Towns and villages near Hampton
What else we do in Hampton
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Responsibilities for owners
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
FAQs for Hampton
Is asbestos common in Hampton homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Hampton may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is the Artex in my Hampton home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
Is my textured ceiling in Hampton asbestos?
Not necessarily: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. Testing a sample is how you find out.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You will get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
How much does Artex removal cost in Hampton?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- Parking and access charges
- What the material is and its state
- How many samples are needed
- The size of the job
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- The access route
- An overall view
- Labels, if any
- The parking area
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Hampton properties and textured coatings
Hampton is about 2 miles west of Herne Bay, in Kent. We work across Hampton and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Hampton to Canterbury (6 miles away).
If you are refurbishing a rental near Herne Bay station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. If your home is one of the older properties in Hampton, near St Andrew's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Hampton is within about 2 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
For Artex jobs in CT6, just send the postcode and a few photos. Streets in the area include Riley Avenue, Essex Avenue and Alvis Avenue, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Close by, we cover Swalecliffe (2 miles south-west), West End (2 miles south), Chestfield (2 miles south-west), Tankerton (2 miles west) and Radfall (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (14 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Faversham (10 miles south-west) and Minster (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (2.8 miles west). Open spaces near Hampton include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Herne Bay High School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Hampton Inn (under half a mile north-east)
- 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
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site