Kent · England
Artex Removal for Loose
Artex removal for properties in Loose and Kent: Artex removal, with testing first.
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings before plastering
- Rented flats before redecoration
Artex removal near Loose
About our artex removal in Loose
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, across Loose. Whether it’s coatings in the way of electrical work and coatings damaged by DIY, we cover coated plasterboard, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses.
Rural homes near Loose have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. We only recommend work that’s needed, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Location
- Loose (ME15, ME17)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens next
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
Once we’re done:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Send photos of the coatings
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Keep the results and paperwork
Avoid these
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Can I do it myself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Towns and villages near Loose
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The scope of Artex removal
To be clear about the scope:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Your options compared
A test before removal can save money: a clear result means normal methods. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why people choose us
- No removal until we know what it is
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Accredited laboratory results
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Read our prices page and published price ranges.
Step by step
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
Get a quote
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Helpful guides
Artex in Loose homes
Loose is about 2 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever your property is in Loose, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we will quote. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Loose, near Church of All Saints or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. If you are refurbishing flats near East Farleigh station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Loose, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Anywhere in ME15 and ME17, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your property could be on Rosemount Close, Malthouse Hill and Old Loose Hill. For properties just outside Loose, we cover Boughton Green (1 mile south-east), Boughton Monchelsea (1 mile south-east), Linton (1 mile south), Park Wood (2 miles east) and Shepway (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent Fire Brigade Museum (1.4 miles north) and The Mall Maidstone (2.4 miles north).
- Local schools include Cornwallis Academy (0.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers Inn (within half a mile north-east)
For landlords, agents and businesses
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Materials, one by one
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Your questions about Artex removal in Loose
Do you cover Loose from London?
Loose is about 32 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do textured ceilings in Loose homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
Do you work in Loose?
Yes, Loose is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not every coating does: many coatings are asbestos-free. A sample test tells you which you have.
Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- How much waste there is
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The survey scope
- Material and condition
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- An idea of size
- A picture of the whole area
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Visible markings
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site