Kent · England
Artex Removal for Keycol
Artex removal in Keycol: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Need Artex removal in Keycol?
Artex removal for Keycol properties
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. From coatings already disturbed and landlord refurbishments, we deal with swirl patterns, coated ceiling roses and textured walls.
In areas like Keycol, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Keycol (ME9)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
Questions from Keycol
Do you work near Newington station?
Yes, we cover Keycol and the area towards Newington station, about 1.1 miles west.
Do textured ceilings in Keycol homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
Textured ceilings in Keycol
Keycol is about 2 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cover Keycol as part of Kent, whatever the size of the job. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Keycol, near Church of St Bartholomew or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. A school like Borden Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Keycol; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We cover Artex jobs across the ME9 postcode area. That could mean a property on Rooks View, Hill Farm View and Rook Lane. For properties just outside Keycol, we cover Bobbing (1 mile east), Chestnut Street (1 mile south), Newington (1 mile west), Danaway (1 mile south-west) and Oad Street (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (9 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (13 miles south-west).
A little further out are Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.8 miles east) and Bayford Court (2.3 miles east).
- Local schools include Westlands School (1 mile south-east)
- Local pubs include George Inn (1 mile west)
Should you do it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
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.
Typical Artex jobs in Keycol
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, which can make them crumble.
Typical jobs in Keycol include:
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
For rented flats close to Newington station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Comparing quotes
- VAT, clearly stated
- The method and controls
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other materials may need their own approach
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
How it works
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Tell us about parking and access
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Move things out of the way carefully
Get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Helpful guides
Looking after things afterwards
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, and you get the paperwork.
A few practical points:
- File the test result and waste note
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Send photos of the coatings
Things not to do
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Test before the builders arrive.
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
How we price Artex removal
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Material and condition
- Access to the area
- Waste quantity and disposal
- How many samples are needed
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Photos that help
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- The parking area
- A rough size or measurement
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A close-up from a safe distance
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site