Kent · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Ivychurch, Kent
Buildings in Ivychurch built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer textured coating testing and removal.
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Landlord refurbishments
- Textured walls before a refit
Artex removal in Ivychurch
About our artex removal in Ivychurch
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Ivychurch. People often contact us about landlord refurbishments and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed, involving Artex ceilings, coated ceiling roses and stipple finishes.
Village homes like those in Ivychurch have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. We only recommend work that’s needed, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Location
- Ivychurch (TN29)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price Artex removal
We base our quote on:
- What the material is and its state
- Parking and access charges
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How easy it is to reach
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A rough size or measurement
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
You’ll get a written quote. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
Your options compared
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Always test first. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Why choose us
- Clear written quotes
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Covering London and the South East
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Step by step
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Dig out previous surveys
- Mention any parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
Helpful guides
Afterwards
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
After we’ve finished:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
Things not to do
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Ivychurch properties and textured coatings
Ivychurch is about 9 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. For Artex jobs in Ivychurch, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
Older homes across Ivychurch may have coatings added during past renovations.
Wherever your property is in TN29, Artex removal is available. For properties just outside Ivychurch, we cover Brenzett (2 miles west), Snargate (2 miles west), Ruckinge (4 miles north), Hamstreet (4 miles north) and Kenardington (5 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Ashford (9 miles north), Folkestone (13 miles east), Hythe (9 miles north-east), Hawkinge (14 miles north-east), Tenterden (9 miles north-west) and Cheriton (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.2 miles west) and Romney 'castle' (1.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Burnthouse Pen.
- Local pubs include The Bell Inn (under half a mile south-east)
DIY and asbestos
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.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Where asbestos turns up
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights releases fibres.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Coatings scraped during DIY
For rented flats close to Appledore (Kent) station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Comparing quotes
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- If the price includes VAT
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
Ivychurch questions
Is the Artex in my Ivychurch home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
How far is Ivychurch from London?
We cover Ivychurch, about 54 miles from central London.
How much does Artex removal cost in Ivychurch?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote after testing.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Do you work in Ivychurch?
Yes, we do: our area includes Ivychurch and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos for a quote.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but don’t sand it first, and record that it’s there.
Good to know
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Common materials
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site