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Asbestos Artex Removal in Neames Forstal, Kent
Need Artex removal in Neames Forstal? We work across Neames Forstal and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Loft conversions
- Textured walls before a refit
Artex removal near Neames Forstal
Artex removal for Neames Forstal properties
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Neames Forstal. Typical jobs include ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and structural work through coated ceilings, involving stipple finishes, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns.
Rural homes near Neames Forstal have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need.
- Location
- Neames Forstal (ME13)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Which option is right?
A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Why people choose us
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Clear written quotes
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Take a look at how we quote and our cost guide.
Neames Forstal properties and textured coatings
Neames Forstal is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. We work across Neames Forstal and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We work in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Neames Forstal to Canterbury (6 miles away).
Older homes across Neames Forstal may have coatings added during past renovations. If you are refurbishing a rental near Selling station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Neames Forstal; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
For Artex jobs in ME13, just send the postcode and a few photos. That could mean a property on Selling Road, Sondes Court and Haze Wood Close or the roads around them, wherever it is in Neames Forstal. Nearby, we also cover South Street (1 mile north-east), Gushmere (1 mile north-west), Crouch (1 mile north), Oversland (1 mile north-east) and Selling (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.4 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.9 miles east). Within reach you will find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Sondes Arms (within half a mile north)
Step by step
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces and bagged or wrapped. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Let us know if something’s broken
Typical Artex jobs in Neames Forstal
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some included a little chrysotile.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
Non-domestic buildings like Selling Church of England Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings.
What your quote should include
- How fibres will be kept down
- Whether VAT is included
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Whether the job needs notifying
What we do and don’t cover
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- We need the room cleared
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
How we price Artex removal
Quotes vary because of:
- Access to the area
- How much there is
- Material and condition
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What to photograph
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Labels, if any
- An overall view
- Street parking nearby
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Responsibilities for owners
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
DIY and asbestos
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Looking after things afterwards
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- File the test result and waste note
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Keep pets out of the work area
Things not to do
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Common questions in Neames Forstal
Is asbestos common in Neames Forstal homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Neames Forstal may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
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.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site