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Artex Removal in Kenardington
Artex removal in Kenardington and across Kent: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Loft conversions
Artex removal in Kenardington
Looking after things afterwards
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Send photos of the coatings
Don’ts
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Artex removal for Kenardington properties
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Kenardington, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. We often deal with swirl patterns, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard, and people normally contact us about loft conversions and extensions and coatings scraped during DIY.
Rural homes near Kenardington have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Area
- Kenardington (TN26)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in Kenardington
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
For rented flats close to Appledore (Kent) station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
What your quote should include
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
DIY and asbestos
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
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.
Common questions in Kenardington
Could my house in Kenardington contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work near Appledore (Kent) station?
Yes, we cover Kenardington and the area towards Appledore (Kent) station, about 1.8 miles south.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. To do that, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
What else we do in Kenardington
What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The survey scope
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How much there is
- How much waste there is
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A picture of the whole area
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Where we could park
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
You will get a written quote. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Artex in Kenardington homes
Kenardington is about 6 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Kenardington as part of Kent, whatever the size of the job. Kenardington is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
In older homes in Kenardington, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Wherever your property is in TN26, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Kenardington we cover include Hamstreet (2 miles east), Orlestone (2 miles north-east), Snargate (3 miles south-east), Bromley Green (3 miles north-east) and Ruckinge (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (6 miles north-east), Folkestone (15 miles east), Hythe (12 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles west), Cheriton (14 miles east) and Kennington (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (2.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Kenardington includes Orlestone Forest.
- Pubs nearby include World's Wonder pub (under half a mile north-east)
What it might be made of
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Good to know
To be clear about the scope:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Kenardington
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
Choosing the right option
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why us?
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Reports and results you can share
- No removal until we know what it is
- Clear advice on your options
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
What happens
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there is no confusion.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Getting a price
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
Related guides
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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