Kent · England
Artex Removal in Murston
Worried about asbestos in Murston? Our service covers Artex removal, with testing first, with clear advice at each step.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Walls before tiling
Artex removal in Murston
Artex removal near Murston
Planning a renovation in Murston with textured ceilings? Get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. From ceilings due to be knocked through or removed and rented homes refurbished between tenants, we cover stipple finishes, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard.
Homes in areas like Murston may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so each type needs testing. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so you know where you stand.
- Area
- Murston (ME10, ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
After the job
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
Once we are done:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Empty the rooms in advance
Avoid these
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
How we price Artex removal
We base our quote on:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Parking and access charges
- Material and condition
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Photos that help
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Visible markings
- Cracks or breaks
- Street parking nearby
- A rough size or measurement
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Good to know
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
FAQs for Murston
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you cover Murston and the area around Sittingbourne station?
Yes. Sittingbourne station is about 0.7 miles west of Murston, and we cover both.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but do not sand it first, and record that it’s there.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not until it’s been tested. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Step by step
Our team wears protective equipment, and keep the room closed while we work. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Preparing for the visit
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Materials we deal with
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Nearby places to Murston
What else we do in Murston
Artex in Murston homes
Murston is about 1 mile east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Wherever your property is in Murston, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we’ll quote. Murston is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our area stretches from Murston to Canterbury (15 miles away).
For a school such as Sunny Bank Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. If you are refurbishing flats near Sittingbourne station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 8 miles of Murston, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Anywhere in ME10 and ME9, Artex removal is available. Whether your property is on Oak Road, Glebe Lane and Leigh Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. For properties just outside Murston, we cover Milton Regis (1 mile north), Sittingbourne (1 mile west), Tonge Corner (1 mile east), Rodmersham (1 mile south) and Kemsley (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (15 miles east), Whitstable (12 miles east), Faversham (6 miles east) and Minster (6 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.1 miles north-west) and Bayford Court (within half a mile west).
- Local schools include Sittingbourne Community College (0.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The New Inn (under half a mile south-east)
Doing it yourself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Where asbestos turns up
Older coatings are often painted over many times, which can make them look newer than they are.
In older properties, we often see:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings damaged by leaks
In older homes in Murston, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Questions to ask before you book
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- The documents you’ll receive
Which option is right?
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why us?
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Covering London and the South East
Take a look at how we quote and our cost guide.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site