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Artex Removal in Monkton
Looking for Artex removal in Monkton? We cover Monkton and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Walls before tiling
Artex removal in Monkton
Artex removal for Monkton properties
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry. Typical jobs include rented flats before redecoration and extensions that cut into ceilings, including stipple finishes, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns.
Village homes like those in Monkton have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- Monkton (CT12)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Dig out previous surveys
Getting a price
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll advise.
Related guides
Textured ceilings in Monkton
Monkton is about 5 miles south-west of Margate, in Kent. If your Artex job is in Monkton, let us know about access when you get in touch. Monkton is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Monkton to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
If you are refurbishing flats near Minster station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. A school like Monkton Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. The coast is within about 6 miles of Monkton; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
Anywhere in CT12, Artex removal is available. From Monkton Street, Collards Close and Seamark Close or anywhere nearby, we can help. Nearby, we also cover Hoo (1 mile east), St Nicholas at Wade (1 mile north-west), Sarre (2 miles west), East Stourmouth (2 miles south-west) and Westmarsh (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Canterbury (10 miles south-west), Margate (5 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (6 miles east), Broadstairs (7 miles east) and Whitstable (11 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Powell-Cotton Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Monkton includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
A closer look at the materials
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Questions from Monkton
Do textured ceilings in Monkton homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do you work near Minster station?
Yes, we cover Monkton and the area towards Minster station, about 1.8 miles south-east.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
How can I get a price?
Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings normally are not licensed.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
How we price Artex removal
Our quotes take into account:
- How many samples are needed
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Travel and parking
- The quantity or area
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Visible markings
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- An idea of size
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Your options compared
You will find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Always test first. A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Why choose us
- Covering London and the South East
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Read how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Good to know
What’s in and what’s out:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- We need the room cleared
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
Why people call us in Monkton
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so testing is the only way to know.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Landlord refurbishments
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Older homes across Monkton may have coatings added during past renovations.
Before you book anyone
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
More for properties in Monkton
Responsibilities for owners
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
For managing agents and freeholders in Monkton, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Doing it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
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.
- 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