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Artex Removal in Heronden
Artex removal for properties in Heronden and Kent: textured coating testing and removal.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings coming down
Get a quote for Heronden
A closer look at the materials
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Artex removal near Heronden
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Heronden. We often deal with swirl patterns, coated ceiling roses and textured walls, and people usually contact us about textured walls before a refit and loft conversions and extensions.
Village homes like those in Heronden have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Area
- Heronden (CT13)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
After we’ve finished in Heronden
The surface is left ready for making good.
Some practical advice:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Give us room sizes
- File the test result and waste note
Things not to do
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Test before the builders arrive.
Your questions about Artex removal in Heronden
Could my house in Heronden contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover small places like Heronden?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
It’s an option for an intact coating: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
How it works
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Get a quote
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
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Artex in Heronden homes
Heronden is about 5 miles west of Deal, in Kent. We work across Heronden and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Heronden is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our area stretches from Heronden to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
A school like Eastry Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. Older homes across Heronden may have coatings added during past renovations. Heronden is within about 6 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Artex jobs anywhere in CT13 start with the postcode and some photos. Other places close to Heronden we cover include Hammill Park (1 mile north), Chillenden (2 miles west), Flemings (2 miles north), Barnsole (2 miles north-west) and Tilmanstone (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (9 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are White Mill (3.2 miles north-east) and Sandown Castle (4.9 miles east). The countryside around Heronden includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local pubs include The Five Bells pub (0.9 miles east)
Can I do it myself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
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.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings before skimming
For rented flats close to Sandwich station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Comparing quotes
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
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What’s included, and what is not
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
For landlords, agents and businesses
For managing agents and freeholders in Heronden, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Weighing up your options
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why us?
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- No removal until we know what it is
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Domestic and commercial work
Read how we price jobs or published price ranges.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note