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Asbestos Artex Removal in Harbledown, Kent
Buildings in Harbledown built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings already disturbed
Asbestos help in Harbledown
About our artex removal in Harbledown
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Whether it’s coatings already disturbed and coatings in the way of electrical work, we deal with swirl patterns, textured walls and coated ceiling roses and more.
Village homes like those in Harbledown have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Every job comes with paperwork, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Where
- Harbledown (CT2)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
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What it costs
The cost depends on:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The survey scope
- The size of the job
- Disposal costs
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
What to photograph
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- The parking area
- Approximate dimensions
- Labels, if any
- A photo of the whole area
You’ll get a written quote. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
Artex removal around Harbledown
Harbledown is about 1 mile west of Canterbury, in Kent. Properties in Harbledown range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover 922 places across Kent.
Older homes across Harbledown may have coatings added during past renovations. For a school such as The Canterbury Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. Harbledown is within about 6 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of CT2 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Lanfranc Gardens, Mill Lane and Church Hill, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Other places close to Harbledown we cover include Rough Common (1 mile north-west), Wincheap (1 mile south-east), Thanington (1 mile south), Upper Harbledown (1 mile west) and Canterbury (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also work in Ashford (13 miles south-west), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Folkestone (14 miles south), Whitstable (5 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (0.9 miles east) and Sidney Cooper Museum (0.9 miles east). Open spaces near Harbledown include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include The Canterbury Academy (less than half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's School (0.6 miles north)
- Churches close by include St Thomas of Canterbury Church (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Monument Inn (0.6 miles east)
Which option is right?
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Why us?
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Covering London and the South East
See our prices page or our cost guide.
The process
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Preparing for the visit
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
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Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
After the job
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, so future work is planned properly.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Clear the rooms before the work
Don’ts
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Typical Artex jobs in Harbledown
Older coatings are often painted over many times, so age is hard to judge.
These are some of the things we deal with in Harbledown:
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings already disturbed
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
For rented flats close to Canterbury West station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Before booking anyone
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- VAT, clearly stated
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
Harbledown: your questions answered
How far is Harbledown from London?
Harbledown is about 52 miles from central London, well within our area.
Is asbestos common in Harbledown homes?
Any home in Harbledown built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not until it’s been tested. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
What we do and do not cover
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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