Kent · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Iwade, Kent
Artex removal across Iwade and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Landlord refurbishments
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Iwade properties and textured coatings
Iwade is about 2 miles north of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cover Iwade as part of Kent, whatever the size of the job. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Iwade to Canterbury (17 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Iwade School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. If your home is one of the older properties in Iwade, near Church of All Saints or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
This part of Kent takes in ME9. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as The Street, Sheerstone and Sheppey Way, wherever it is in Iwade. Neighbouring places we cover include Howt Green (1 mile south), Kemsley (1 mile south-east), Milton Regis (2 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (2 miles south) and Murston (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (8 miles south-east), Minster (4 miles north-east), Davington (8 miles south-east) and Foley Park (11 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Court Hall Museum (1.8 miles south) and Castle Rough (1.5 miles south-east).
- Schools near Iwade include Westlands School (2.4 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Woolpack pub (within half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.8 miles south)
Artex removal for Iwade properties
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. From coatings in the way of electrical work and rented homes refurbished between tenants, we cover coated ceiling roses, textured walls and stipple finishes.
In a smaller place like Iwade, textured ceilings often show up when people renovate older family homes. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Location
- Iwade (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Iwade
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, which can make them crumble.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
If you are refurbishing flats near Kemsley station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Questions to ask before booking
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Whether VAT is included
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
Weighing up your options
Test, leave, cover or remove? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is usually best. Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, because the material is clear.
How we work in Iwade
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Reports and results you can share
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at how we price jobs or published price ranges.
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Material and condition
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Photos that help
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- A rough size or measurement
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Every job is quoted in writing. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Limits to be aware of
Worth knowing before booking:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
- We need the room cleared
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials in Iwade
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
Iwade: your questions answered
Could my house in Iwade contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
How far is Iwade from London?
Iwade is about 36 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is generally needed.
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 I just skim over it?
It’s an option for an intact coating: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Do not sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. Often you can stay in other rooms.
Afterwards
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Test every different coating
- File the test result and waste note
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Photos help us quote
Things not to do
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Responsibilities for owners
If you run a business from older premises in Iwade, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Iwade, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Step by step
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there is no confusion.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Ask for a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Related guides
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site