Kent · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Minster, Kent
Any pre-2000 building in Minster may contain asbestos. We offer testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings before plastering
- Structural work through coated ceilings
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Looking after things afterwards
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Going forward:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Photos help us quote
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Keep the results and paperwork
Things not to do
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Artex removal for Minster properties
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole than to strip the coating. We will explain which suits your rooms. Typical jobs include textured walls before a refit and flaking textured ceilings, involving textured walls, stipple finishes and Artex ceilings.
Village homes like those in Minster have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Minster (CT12)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Artex removal around Minster
Minster is about 4 miles west of St Lawrence, in Kent. Anywhere in Minster, just send the postcode, and we will quote. We work in 922 places in Kent. Our area stretches from Minster to Canterbury (10 miles away).
In older homes in Minster, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. A school like Minster Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. The coast is within about 5 miles of Minster; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
Artex jobs anywhere in CT12 start with the postcode and some photos. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Cheney Road, Thorne Road and High Street, wherever it is in Minster. Other places close to Minster we cover include Mount Pleasant (1 mile north-east), Way (1 mile east), Acol (2 miles north), Sevenscore (2 miles east) and Ebbsfleet (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (5 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south), Ramsgate (4 miles east), Broadstairs (6 miles east) and Whitstable (12 miles west).
A little further out are RAF Manston History Museum (2.1 miles north-east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (4.4 miles east). Open spaces near Minster include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Pubs nearby include The Bell Inn (under half a mile south-east)
The process
We bag and label the waste as we work, for disposal at a permitted site. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- 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
Getting ready
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Dig out previous surveys
- Mention any damage before we arrive
How to get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Minster questions
Could my house in Minster contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Is the Artex in my Minster home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We will identify it and advise on removal.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. You’ll get available dates with the quote.
Why people call us in Minster
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, which can make them crumble.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Minster station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Before you book anyone
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- How fibres will be kept down
- Suitable insurance for the work
Options to consider in Minster
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
What you get
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Domestic and commercial work
- Covering London and the South East
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Read how we price jobs and published price ranges.
What we do and do not cover
To be clear about the scope:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
Towns and villages near Minster
For landlords, agents and businesses
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Minster, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- How many samples are needed
- Parking and access charges
- Access to the area
- What the material is and its state
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Helping us quote
When you send photos, these help most:
- Labels, if any
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Street parking nearby
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Include any existing survey or test when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
- 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