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Artex Removal in Littlebourne
Buildings in Littlebourne built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer textured coating testing and removal.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Landlord refurbishments
- Textured walls before a refit
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Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Rented flats before redecoration
A school like Littlebourne Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
What to look for in a quote
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
About our artex removal in Littlebourne
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. Common materials are swirl patterns, coated plasterboard and stipple finishes, and people normally contact us about coatings in the way of electrical work and ceilings coming down.
Village homes like those in Littlebourne have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We only recommend work that is needed, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Where
- Littlebourne (CT3)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials, one by one
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
The process
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces. We will tell you when we’ve finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Let us know where we can park
Ask for a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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What’s included, and what isn’t
Before you book, note that:
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
Artex removal around Littlebourne
Littlebourne is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever your property is in Littlebourne, tell us the postcode and what you need. Littlebourne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work.
If you are refurbishing flats near Bekesbourne station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. In older homes in Littlebourne, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Wherever your property is in CT3, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your property is on Church Road, High Street and Jubilee Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Neighbouring places we cover include Ickham (1 mile east), Wickhambreaux (1 mile north-east), Seaton (1 mile north-east), Bramling (1 mile south-east) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (12 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (3.9 miles west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (3.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local pubs include The Basket Makers pub (within half a mile east)
How we price Artex removal
When we quote, we look at:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Disposal costs
- The size of the job
- The number of samples or the size of the building
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Photos that help
When you send photos, these help most:
- Damaged areas
- An overall view
- Approximate dimensions
- The access route
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
DIY and asbestos
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Duty holders and landlords in Littlebourne
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Looking after things afterwards
File the result and the paperwork.
Once we are done:
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Test every different coating
Things not to do
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
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Littlebourne questions
Is asbestos common in Littlebourne homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Littlebourne can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near Bekesbourne station?
Yes, we cover Littlebourne and the area towards Bekesbourne station, about 1.5 miles south-west.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both are options: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll advise room by room.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site