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Asbestos Artex Removal in Knave's Ash, Kent
Artex removal across Knave's Ash, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings already disturbed
- Flaking textured ceilings
Need Artex removal in Knave's Ash?
Artex removal near Knave's Ash
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. Typical materials include coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and swirl patterns, and typical jobs are ceilings before plastering and coatings damaged by DIY.
Rural homes near Knave's Ash have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- Knave's Ash (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and do not cover
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials in Knave's Ash
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
After we’ve finished in Knave's Ash
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, and you get the paperwork.
Keeping things safe:
- Give us room sizes
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- File the test result and waste note
Avoid these
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
What affects the price in Knave's Ash
When we quote, we look at:
- Parking and access charges
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The size of the job
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Sending photos
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Visible markings
- Cracks or breaks
- The access route
- An idea of size
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
For businesses and landlords in Knave's Ash
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Can I do it myself?
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Textured ceilings in Knave's Ash
Knave's Ash is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. Knave's Ash is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Older homes across Knave's Ash may have coatings added during past renovations. If you are refurbishing a rental near Herne Bay station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Knave's Ash is within about 3 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Your property could be on Hicks Forstal Road and Hoath Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Knave's Ash. If your property is just outside Knave's Ash, we also cover Hoath (1 mile east), Maypole (1 mile north-east), Old Tree (1 mile north-east), Millbank (1 mile north-east) and Hicks Forstal (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (5 miles west).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Knave's Ash includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (1.6 miles south)
How we work
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Get a quote
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
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Typical Artex jobs in Knave's Ash
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, which can make them crumble.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings before plastering
- Damaged or cracked coatings
For a school such as Hoath Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
What to look for in a quote
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Which areas and materials are covered
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
Knave's Ash: your questions answered
Do you come out to small villages like Knave's Ash?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you cover Knave's Ash from London?
We cover Knave's Ash, about 55 miles from central London.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
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.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
Do you cover Knave's Ash?
We do: Knave's Ash is within the area we cover in Kent. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Which option is right?
Test, leave, cover or remove? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is usually best. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why choose us
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Work done to the regulations
Read how we price jobs and published price ranges.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site