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Asbestos Artex Removal in Millbank, Kent
Artex removal for Millbank: Artex removal, with testing first. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Coatings already disturbed
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Artex removal for Millbank
How artex removal works in Millbank
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. Typical jobs include coatings damaged by leaks and rented homes refurbished between tenants, including coated plasterboard, Artex ceilings and stipple finishes.
In towns and villages like Millbank, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Where
- Millbank (CT3)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How we work
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, with no sanding or dry scraping. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Ask for a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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After we have finished in Millbank
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
Keeping things safe:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep pets away
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Clear the rooms before the work
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.
Typical Artex jobs in Millbank
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Landlord refurbishments
- Textured walls before a refit
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings already disturbed
Non-domestic buildings like Hoath Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Comparing quotes
- Any exclusions
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What category of work it is
- Which areas and materials are covered
Millbank questions
Do you cover small places like Millbank?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you cover Millbank and the area around Herne Bay station?
Yes. Herne Bay station is about 2.4 miles north-west of Millbank, and we cover both.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Weighing up your options
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Why choose us
- Records for your files
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Covering London and the South East
- Identify first, remove only when needed
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
What it costs
What drives the price:
- How easy it is to reach
- How much waste there is
- What the material is and its state
- Parking and access charges
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- Visible markings
- Damaged areas
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Street parking nearby
Every job is quoted in writing. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
Artex in Millbank homes
Millbank is about 2 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Millbank is within our Kent area, for Artex jobs of every size. Millbank is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
In older homes in Millbank, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. If you are refurbishing a rental near Herne Bay station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Millbank is within about 3 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
We cover Artex jobs across CT3. Close by, we cover Maypole (1 mile south), Old Tree (1 mile south-east), Highstead (1 mile north-east), Hoath (1 mile south) and Knave's Ash (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5 miles west). Within reach you’ll find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (2.4 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.9 miles north)
A closer look at the materials
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
What we do and do not cover
A few things to be aware of:
- 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
- Other materials may need their own approach
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
For businesses and landlords in Millbank
If you run a business from older premises in Millbank, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
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.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site