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Asbestos Artex Removal in Kearsney, Kent
Any pre-2000 building in Kearsney may contain asbestos. We offer testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Artex removal near Kearsney
Afterwards
File the result and the paperwork.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Keep pets away
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
What to avoid
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
About our artex removal in Kearsney
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 Kearsney. Whether it’s coatings already disturbed and rented flats before redecoration, we deal with coated ceiling roses, coated plasterboard and textured walls and more.
In a smaller place like Kearsney, textured ceilings often show up when people renovate older family homes. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Location
- Kearsney (CT16, CT17)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What else we do in Kearsney
The scope of Artex removal
What’s in and what’s out:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Should you do it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Materials we deal with
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Kearsney properties and textured coatings
Kearsney is about 1 mile north-west of Dover, in Kent. In Kearsney, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Kearsney is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Kearsney to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
For rented flats close to Kearsney station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. For a school such as Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. Kearsney is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. The coast is within about 3 miles of Kearsney; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
Anywhere in CT16 and CT17, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Park Road, Lower Road and The Avenue or a nearby road, the process is the same. Other places close to Kearsney we cover include Temple Ewell (1 mile north), River (1 mile south-east), Whitfield (1 mile north-east), Wolverton (1 mile west) and Dover (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles south-west) and Walmer (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Crabble Corn Mill (0.7 miles south-east) and Dover Castle (2.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
- Schools near Kearsney include Dover Christ Church Academy (1.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Royal Oak Cottage The Royal Oak Public House (0.5 miles south-east)
Prices and what affects them
Our quotes take into account:
- The size of the job
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Parking and access charges
- Waste quantity and disposal
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Helping us quote
Photos often save us a visit:
- The access route
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A picture of the whole area
- A rough size or measurement
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Kearsney
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
Typical jobs in Kearsney include:
- Loft conversions
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Structural work through coated ceilings
If your home is one of the older properties in Kearsney, near Church of St Peter and St Paul or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Comparing quotes
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- What category of work it is
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
FAQs for Kearsney
Do you cover Kearsney and the area around Kearsney station?
Yes. Kearsney station is close to the centre of Kearsney, and we cover the whole area.
Do textured ceilings in Kearsney homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
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?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Duty holders and landlords in Kearsney
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Kearsney, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
What happens
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. The work area is kept clear while we’re working.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- 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
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Preparing for the visit
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Getting a price
Each job is priced individually. To start, 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note