Kent · England
Artex Removal for Herne
Artex removal for properties in Herne and Kent: removal of textured ceilings and walls, with written paperwork.
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings before skimming
Get a quote for Herne
After we have finished in Herne
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, with a consignment note.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Clear the rooms before the work
- File the test result and waste note
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
Don’ts
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Artex removal near Herne
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. From loft conversions and ceilings coming down, we deal with textured walls, coated plasterboard and coated ceiling roses and more.
In Herne, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so each type needs testing. We only recommend work that’s needed.
- Location
- Herne (CT6)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
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
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Prices and what affects them
Our quotes take into account:
- Parking and access charges
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How many samples are needed
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Photos that help
What to photograph:
- A picture of the whole area
- Cracks or breaks
- How we’d reach it
- A clear close-up
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Textured ceilings in Herne
Herne is about 1 mile south of Herne Bay, in Kent. Herne is part of the area we cover, 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.
In older homes in Herne, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. For rented flats close to Herne Bay station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. The coast is within about 2 miles of Herne, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
We cover Artex jobs across CT6 and the streets around it. From St Martin's View, Ridley Close and Herne Street or a nearby road, we can help. We also carry out Artex jobs in Hunters Forstal (1 mile north-east), Eddington (1 mile north-west), Herne Common (1 mile south-west), Bullockstone (1 mile west) and Broomfield (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.7 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4.4 miles west). The countryside around Herne includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Herne Bay High School (1.2 miles north-west)
Herne questions
Do textured ceilings in Herne homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Could my house in Herne contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
Responsibilities for owners
If you run a business from older premises in Herne, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
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.
Places near Herne
What else we do in Herne
Good to know
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We need the room cleared
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
Options to consider in Herne
Test, leave, cover or remove? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is usually better. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What you get
- Across London and the South East
- Records for your files
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Work done to the regulations
Read how we quote or the cost guide.
How it works
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and 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
Getting ready
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
Getting a price
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Read more
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site