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Asbestos Artex Removal in Nackington, Kent
Need Artex removal in Nackington? We cover Nackington and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings before plastering
Artex removal for Nackington
Artex removal for Nackington properties
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Typical materials include textured walls, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard, and typical jobs are ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit.
In a village like Nackington, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- Nackington (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Which option is right?
Skimming over Artex avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and it remains in place. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why us?
- Accredited laboratory results
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Covering London and the South East
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Take a look at how we price jobs or the cost guide.
After we’ve finished in Nackington
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, and you get the paperwork.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Photos help us quote
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Keep pets out of the work area
Avoid these
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Typical Artex jobs in Nackington
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, so they may start to flake.
These come up again and again:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings already disturbed
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Older homes across Nackington may have coatings added during past renovations.
What to look for in a quote
- What paperwork you get
- What isn’t included
- The method and controls
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
Doing it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Artex removal around Nackington
Nackington is about 2 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Nackington has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Nackington is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
Non-domestic buildings like Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. If you are refurbishing flats near Canterbury East station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Nackington is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We cover Artex jobs across CT4 and the streets around it. Other places close to Nackington we cover include Street End (1 mile south-west), Stuppington (1 mile north-west), Lower Hardres (1 mile south), Pett Bottom (2 miles south) and Wincheap (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south-west), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (12 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east), Whitstable (7 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
A little further out are Canterbury Castle (1.9 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (1.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Nackington include St. Anselm's Catholic School (1.1 miles north-east)
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- Travel and parking
- How much waste there is
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The size of the job
Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Photos that help
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Damaged areas
- A rough size or measurement
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
You’ll get a written quote. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Step by step
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
How to prepare
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Getting a price
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
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Limits to be aware of
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
Duty holders and landlords in Nackington
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Places near Nackington
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Your questions about Artex removal in Nackington
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.
Do you cover small places like Nackington?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
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. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not until it’s been tested. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site