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Asbestos Artex Removal in Maxton, Kent
Artex removal across Maxton and nearby. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Get a quote for Maxton
Where asbestos turns up
Many trades want a test result first.
These are some of the things we deal with in Maxton:
- Loft conversions
- Coatings already disturbed
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Walls before tiling
Older homes across Maxton may have coatings added during past renovations.
Comparing quotes
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Whether VAT is included
Artex removal near Maxton
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, across Maxton. We often deal with Artex ceilings, textured walls and coated ceiling roses, and typical jobs are coatings scraped during DIY and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights.
Rural homes near Maxton have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Where
- Maxton (CT17, CT15)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials, one by one
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Towns and villages near Maxton
More for properties in Maxton
Maxton properties and textured coatings
Maxton is about 1 mile south-west of Tower Hamlets, in Kent. Anywhere in Maxton, just send the postcode. Maxton is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
If you’re refurbishing flats near Dover Priory station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. A school like St Martin's School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. Maxton is within about 2 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
This part of Kent takes in CT17 and CT15, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Cow Lane, Manor Road and Mount Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Neighbouring places we cover include Aycliffe (1 mile south), Farthingloe (1 mile south-west), Dover (1 mile north), Church Hougham (2 miles west) and River (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Deal (8 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles west), Walmer (7 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (6 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Old Town Gaol (1 mile north-east) and Dover Castle (1.6 miles east). Open spaces near Maxton include Dover Western Heights.
- Local schools include Astor College for the Arts (under half a mile north) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Crown & Sceptre pub (under half a mile north-east)
DIY and asbestos
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Choosing the right option
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Why us?
- Across London and the South East
- Accredited laboratory results
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- No removal until we know what it is
Read how we quote and our cost guide.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials in Maxton
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
The process
We bag and label the waste as we work, for disposal at a permitted site. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Getting ready
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Let us know if something’s broken
Ask for a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Maxton questions
Do you cover Maxton and the area around Dover Priory station?
Yes, we cover Maxton and the area towards Dover Priory station, about 0.8 miles north-east.
How far is Maxton from London?
We cover Maxton, about 65 miles from central London.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. Often you can stay in other rooms.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not until it’s been tested. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How many samples are needed
- The quantity or area
- Parking and access charges
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Photos that help
For a quick quote, include:
- A photo of the whole area
- Visible markings
- Damaged areas
- A close-up from a safe distance
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site