Kent · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Highstreet, Kent
Artex removal across Highstreet, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Artex removal for Highstreet
Choosing the right option
Plastering over it avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and it remains in place. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why people choose us
- Clear advice on your options
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
Read how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Artex removal for Highstreet properties
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We’ll explain which suits your rooms. People often contact us about loft conversions and ceilings before skimming, including swirl patterns, textured walls and Artex ceilings.
Rural homes near Highstreet have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Location
- Highstreet (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
Before booking, note that:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We need the room cleared
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials in Highstreet
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
Other services in Highstreet
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How easy it is to reach
- Material and condition
- Waste quantity and disposal
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Sending photos
When you send photos, these help most:
- Visible markings
- The parking area
- An idea of size
- A picture of the whole area
Send us the address in Highstreet, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
Duty holders and landlords in Highstreet
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
What happens next
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- File the test result and waste note
Avoid these
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
FAQs for Highstreet
Is the Artex in my Highstreet home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Do you cover Highstreet and the area around Whitstable station?
Yes. Whitstable station is about 3 miles north-east of Highstreet, and we cover both.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. Often you can stay in other rooms.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Generally not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. To do that, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Textured ceilings in Highstreet
Highstreet is about 3 miles south-west of Whitstable, in Kent. Highstreet is within our Kent area, whatever the size of the job. Highstreet is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work.
The coast is within about 3 miles of Highstreet; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
This part of Kent takes in ME13. From Thanet Way and Highstreet Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. For properties just outside Highstreet, we cover Waterham (1 mile west), Dargate (1 mile south-west), Seasalter (1 mile north), Hernhill (2 miles south-west) and Slutshole (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles west), Whitstable (3 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles west) and Herne Bay (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.6 miles north-east) and Tankerton Castle (3.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Highstreet include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
What happens
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the work area
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Ask for 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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DIY and asbestos
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site