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Artex Removal in Honey Hill
Artex removal in Honey Hill and across Kent: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, with written paperwork.
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Walls before tiling
Artex removal near Honey Hill
Artex removal in Honey Hill
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry. Typical materials include coated plasterboard, textured walls and stipple finishes, and people usually contact us about rented homes refurbished between tenants and textured walls before a refit.
In a village like Honey Hill, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Location
- Honey Hill (CT2)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Textured ceilings in Honey Hill
Honey Hill is about 3 miles south of Whitstable, in Kent. Honey Hill has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent.
If you are refurbishing a rental near Canterbury West station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. In older homes in Honey Hill, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Honey Hill is within about 4 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
Here we cover the CT2 postcode area. If your property is just outside Honey Hill, we also cover Denstroude (1 mile west), Blean (1 mile south-east), Tyler Hill (2 miles east), Yorkletts (2 miles north-west) and Hackington (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Ashford (14 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles west), Whitstable (3 miles north), Faversham (6 miles west) and Herne Bay (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (3.1 miles south-east) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Honey Hill include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- How much waste there is
- Access to the area
- Parking and access charges
- The size of the job
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Sending photos
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Where we could park
- The access route
- A rough size or measurement
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Step by step
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Dig out previous surveys
Get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Afterwards
File the result and the paperwork.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Photos help us quote
Avoid these
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Can I do it myself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
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.
Typical Artex jobs in Honey Hill
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, which can make them look newer than they are.
In older properties, we often see:
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Non-domestic buildings like The Archbishop's School should already have records of any textured coatings.
What to look for in a quote
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- What paperwork you get
- Whether VAT is included
- The scope of the job, in writing
Materials we deal with
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
What’s included, and what isn’t
What’s in and what’s out:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Common materials
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
Honey Hill questions
Do older homes in Honey Hill have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Honey Hill can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Honey Hill and the area around Canterbury West station?
Yes, we cover Honey Hill and the area towards Canterbury West station, about 2.8 miles south-east.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Is my textured ceiling in Honey Hill asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many don’t. A test will tell you.
How much does Artex removal cost in Honey Hill?
Room sizes, the method and the waste decide, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
How can I get a price?
Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Your options compared
A test before removal can save money: a clear result means normal methods. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
What you get
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Records for your files
- Domestic and commercial work
- Accredited laboratory results
See our prices page and 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site