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Artex Removal for Moorstock
Artex removal for properties in Moorstock and Kent: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Loft conversions
Artex removal for Moorstock
Step by step
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Getting a price
Send us the address in Moorstock, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Artex removal for Moorstock properties
For an asbestos coating, the room is sealed, the coating kept wet and nothing sanded or dry-scraped, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. People often contact us about ceilings before plastering and coatings damaged by leaks, including Artex ceilings, coated ceiling roses and swirl patterns.
Rural homes near Moorstock have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Area
- Moorstock (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Moorstock
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Non-domestic buildings like Sellindge Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings.
Before you book anyone
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Any exclusions
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- The documents you will receive
What’s included, and what isn’t
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
What else we do in Moorstock
After the job
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Keeping things safe:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Test every different coating
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Keep pets away
Don’ts
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Duty holders and landlords in Moorstock
If your business premises in Moorstock were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Moorstock: your questions answered
Do you cover Moorstock from London?
Moorstock is about 55 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not until it’s been tested. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
You can, if it’s intact: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Don’t sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Can I do it myself?
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.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Which option is right?
You will find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Always test first. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why people choose us
- Clear advice on your options
- Covering London and the South East
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Take a look at how we quote and published price ranges.
Artex in Moorstock homes
Moorstock is about 4 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Moorstock is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Moorstock to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
If you are refurbishing a rental near Westenhanger station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. If your home is one of the older properties in Moorstock, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Moorstock is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too. The coast is within about 5 miles of Moorstock; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of TN25 and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover include Sellindge (1 mile south), Stanford (2 miles south-east), Stowting (2 miles north-east), Postling (3 miles east) and Skeete (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Ashford (6 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north) and Hythe (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (4.5 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (2.8 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
How we price Artex removal
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Material and condition
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The quantity or area
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Helping us quote
Photos often save us a visit:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The access route
- Approximate dimensions
- Cracks or breaks
You will get a written quote. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note