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Artex Removal in Kempe's Corner
Worried about asbestos in Kempe's Corner? Our service covers textured coating testing and removal, with clear advice at each step.
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Need Artex removal in Kempe's Corner?
Doing it yourself?
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Artex removal in Kempe's Corner
For an asbestos coating, the room is sealed, the coating kept wet and nothing sanded or dry-scraped, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. Typical jobs include structural work through coated ceilings and coatings scraped during DIY, including coated ceiling roses, coated plasterboard and stipple finishes.
In areas like Kempe's Corner, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Every job comes with paperwork, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Area
- Kempe's Corner (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
These are some of the things we deal with in Kempe's Corner:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Loft conversions
For rented flats close to Wye station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- The documents you’ll receive
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Suitable insurance for the work
What happens
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Getting a price
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Afterwards
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Photos help us quote
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
Things not to do
Test before the builders arrive.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Options to consider in Kempe's Corner
You will find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Always test first. 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 choose us
- Reports and results you can share
- Accredited laboratory results
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Identify first, remove only when needed
Read our prices page or published price ranges.
A closer look at the materials
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
Nearby places to Kempe's Corner
Also in Kempe's Corner
Your questions about Artex removal in Kempe's Corner
Do you cover small places like Kempe's Corner?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
How far is Kempe's Corner from London?
We cover Kempe's Corner, about 49 miles from central London.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Either can work: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will advise room by room.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Is my textured ceiling in Kempe's Corner asbestos?
Not necessarily: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. A sample test tells you which you have.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
What affects the price in Kempe's Corner
What changes the cost:
- Travel and parking
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How much there is
- How easy it is to reach
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Sending photos
Photos often save us a visit:
- A rough size or measurement
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Labels, if any
- The access route
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- We need the room cleared
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
Artex in Kempe's Corner homes
Kempe's Corner is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in Kempe's Corner, just send the postcode. Kempe's Corner is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
A school like Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. Older homes across Kempe's Corner may have coatings added during past renovations. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 2 miles of Kempe's Corner; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of TN25 and the streets around it. That could mean a property on Harville Road and Canterbury Road, wherever it is in Kempe's Corner. Other places close to Kempe's Corner we cover include Boughton Corner (1 mile north), Boughton Aluph (1 mile north), Wye (1 mile east), Brook (2 miles south-east) and Hinxhill (3 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (10 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include County Square (3 miles south-west) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.6 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Hatch Park.
- Schools near Kempe's Corner include Wye School (1.3 miles east) and Wye School (1.3 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Tickled Trout pub (0.8 miles east)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site