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Artex Removal in Hawkinge
Artex removal for properties in Hawkinge and Kent: removal of textured ceilings and walls, with written paperwork.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Loft conversions
Need Artex removal in Hawkinge?
About our artex removal in Hawkinge
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Hawkinge, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Whether it’s coatings damaged by DIY and ceilings before skimming, we deal with coated ceiling roses, stipple finishes and coated plasterboard.
In Hawkinge, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so test each different coating. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Area
- Hawkinge (CT18)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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. Typical situations are:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings before plastering
- Loft conversions and extensions
A school like The Churchill School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
What to look for in a quote
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- The method and controls
- Suitable insurance for the work
Towns and villages near Hawkinge
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FAQs for Hawkinge
Is the Artex in my Hawkinge home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do older homes in Hawkinge have asbestos?
If your home in Hawkinge was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is typically needed.
Do you work in Hawkinge?
Yes, Hawkinge is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
Afterwards
Covered coatings should be recorded.
A few practical points:
- Keep pets away
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Book your plasterer after removal
Things not to do
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Step by step
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, and keep the coating damp as we work. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
How to get a quote
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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The scope of Artex removal
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Artex removal around Hawkinge
Hawkinge is about 2 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. For Artex jobs in Hawkinge, tell us about parking and access. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
In older homes in Hawkinge, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. For rented flats close to Folkestone West station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 4 miles of Hawkinge, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. The coast is within about 3 miles of Hawkinge, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Artex jobs anywhere in CT18 start with the postcode and some photos. Streets in the area include The Street, Spitfire Way and Waddington Drive, and Artex removal is available on all of them. If your property is just outside Hawkinge, we also cover Densole (1 mile north), Old Hawkinge (1 mile east), Arpinge (1 mile south-west), Swingfield Minnis (2 miles north) and Selsted (3 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (6 miles east), Deal (12 miles north-east), Hythe (4 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (2 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Hawkinge includes Cheriton Hill.
- Nearby schools include Turner Free School (1.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Mayfly pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Doing it yourself?
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Material and condition
- Access to the area
- The number of samples or the size of the building
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Photos that help
When you send photos, these help most:
- An overall view
- How we’d reach it
- Labels, if any
- An idea of size
Every job is quoted in writing. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note