Kent · England
Artex Removal in Ickham
Artex removal in Ickham and across Kent: Artex removal, with testing first, with written paperwork.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Artex removal in Ickham
Artex in Ickham homes
Ickham is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Anywhere in Ickham, just send the postcode, and we will quote. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Non-domestic buildings like Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. If your home is one of the older properties in Ickham, near Church of St John or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
This part of Kent takes in CT3. Whether your property is on The Street, School Lane and Baye Lane or a nearby road, the process is the same. If your property is just outside Ickham, we also cover Wickhambreaux (1 mile north), Seaton (1 mile north-east), Littlebourne (1 mile west), Bramling (1 mile south-east) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Canterbury Castle (4.7 miles west) and St Martins Hospital (3.3 miles west).
- Local pubs include The Rose Inn (0.5 miles north)
Artex removal in Ickham
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole than to strip the coating. We’ll talk you through the options for your rooms in Ickham. Typical materials include coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and textured walls, and people typically contact us about extensions that cut into ceilings and landlord refurbishments.
Rural homes near Ickham have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Area
- Ickham (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Options to consider in Ickham
Plastering over it avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and it remains in place. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why people choose us
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Clear written quotes
- Records for your files
- Clear advice on your options
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
After the job
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Going forward:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Photos help us quote
Don’ts
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- How much there is
- Material and condition
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Disposal costs
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Street parking nearby
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- How we’d reach it
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
Ickham: your questions answered
Do you cover Ickham from London?
Ickham is about 57 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you cover small places like Ickham?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not until it’s been tested. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
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.
Responsibilities for owners
If your business premises in Ickham were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Ickham must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
DIY and asbestos
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Step by step
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and the room stays closed. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there’s no confusion.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a 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
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Ask for a quote
Send us the address in Ickham, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Also in Ickham
What we deal with in Ickham
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, which can make them look newer than they are.
In older properties, we often see:
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings coming down
For rented flats close to Bekesbourne station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What to look for in a quote
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- What category of work it is
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site