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Artex Removal for Hemsted
Looking for Artex removal in Hemsted? We work across Hemsted and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Artex removal for Hemsted
What we do and do not cover
Before booking, note that:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We need the room cleared
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials in Hemsted
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
Artex removal near Hemsted
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. People often contact us about ceilings coming down and walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit, including textured walls, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard.
In a village like Hemsted, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- Hemsted (CT18)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Your options compared
What are the options for Artex? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is generally best. Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
What you get
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Covering London and the South East
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Clear advice on your options
Read how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Where asbestos turns up
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.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings coming down
For a school such as Stowting Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Before you book anyone
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The scope of the job, in writing
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
FAQs for Hemsted
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you come out to small villages like Hemsted?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Do you work in Hemsted?
Yes, we do: Hemsted is within the area we cover in Kent. Share the postcode and a short description and we will quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
What it might be made of
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Also near Hemsted
How it works
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the work area
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Warn neighbours if needed
Textured ceilings in Hemsted
Hemsted is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Anywhere in Hemsted, just send the postcode. Hemsted is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
If you are refurbishing a rental near Westenhanger station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. If your home is one of the older properties in Hemsted, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 3 miles of Hemsted, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. The coast is within about 5 miles of Hemsted; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
For Artex jobs in CT18, just send the postcode and a few photos. Nearby, we also cover Woodland (1 mile south-east), Skeete (1 mile south), Stowting (1 mile west), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Stowting Common (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (8 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (14 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Saltwood Castle (4 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
If you run a business from older premises in Hemsted, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Should you do it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
After the job
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Give us room sizes
- Test every different coating
- Plan around the closed rooms
Things not to do
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site