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Artex Removal for Kemsley
Artex removal in Kemsley: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
Get a quote for Kemsley
Weighing up your options
You will find DIY products for removing Artex, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Test first. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why choose us
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
How artex removal works in Kemsley
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation, which is why testing first matters in Kemsley. People often contact us about landlord refurbishments and ceilings before skimming, involving stipple finishes, Artex ceilings and swirl patterns.
Homes in places like Kemsley may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so test each different coating. We only recommend work that is needed, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Area
- Kemsley (ME10, ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we work
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Ask for a quote
You will get a written quote. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Should you do it yourself?
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.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
The scope of Artex removal
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- We need the room cleared
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- Access to the area
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How many samples are needed
- Licensed or non-licensed
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Labels, if any
- Damaged areas
- An overall view
- Approximate dimensions
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will advise.
Textured ceilings in Kemsley
Kemsley is about 1 mile north of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Kemsley has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Kemsley is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
A school like Kemsley Primary Academy should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. For rented flats close to Kemsley station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Kemsley is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Here we cover the ME10 and ME9 postcode area. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Court Road, Menin Road and Hurst Lane or the roads around them, wherever it is in Kemsley. We also carry out Artex jobs in Howt Green (1 mile west), Milton Regis (1 mile south-east), Sittingbourne (1 mile south), Iwade (1 mile north-west) and Murston (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (7 miles south-east), Minster (5 miles north-east), Davington (7 miles south-east) and Foley Park (10 miles south-west).
A little further out are Castle Rough (0.6 miles east) and Court Hall Museum (0.8 miles south-west).
- Schools near Kemsley include Borden Grammar School (1.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Three Hats Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
- Other local spots include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (0.8 miles south-west)
Questions from Kemsley
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you work near Kemsley station?
Yes. Kemsley station is close to the centre of Kemsley, and we cover the whole area.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. You will get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
How much does Artex removal cost in Kemsley?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote once we know what it contains.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then ask for advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Where asbestos turns up
Older coatings are often painted over many times, which can make them look newer than they are.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Older homes across Kemsley may have coatings added during past renovations.
Before booking anyone
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- What is not included
What it might be made of
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note