Kent · England
Artex Removal for Nettlestead
Need Artex removal in Nettlestead? We work across Nettlestead and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
Asbestos help in Nettlestead
Artex removal near Nettlestead
Planning a renovation in Nettlestead with textured ceilings? Test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. Common materials are coated plasterboard, coated ceiling roses and swirl patterns, and people usually contact us about ceilings due for plastering or skimming and landlord refurbishments.
Village homes like those in Nettlestead have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Area
- Nettlestead (ME18)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and don’t cover
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We need the room cleared
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
Responsibilities for owners
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Nettlestead must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
What happens next
Share the paperwork with your trades.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Test every different coating
- Keep pets away
Don’ts
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Test before the builders arrive.
Step by step
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- 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
How to prepare
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Dig out previous surveys
Getting a price
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Options to consider in Nettlestead
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Test first. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why people choose us
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Take a look at how we price jobs or published price ranges.
Towns and villages near Nettlestead
What else we do in Nettlestead
Artex in Nettlestead homes
Nettlestead is about 5 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Homes, landlords and businesses in Nettlestead contact us for Artex jobs about all kinds of jobs. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Nettlestead to London (about 28 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing flats near Wateringbury station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. In older homes in Nettlestead, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Anywhere in ME18, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Henrys Close, Glenleigh Road and Orchard Crescent; we cover every one. Neighbouring places we cover include Wateringbury (1 mile north-east), Red Hill (1 mile north-east), Teston (1 mile north-east), Nettlestead Green (1 mile south) and West Farleigh (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
A little further out are Teapot Island (1.9 miles south) and Leybourne Castle (3.8 miles north).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Railway pub (less than half a mile east)
Materials we deal with
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Nettlestead
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:
- Loft conversions
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
For a school such as Wateringbury Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
What to look for in a quote
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- The method and controls
How we price Artex removal
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- Disposal costs
- The size of the job
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A rough size or measurement
- Cracks or breaks
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Street parking nearby
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form; it helps us quote accurately.
Your questions about Artex removal in Nettlestead
How far is Nettlestead from London?
Nettlestead is about 28 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do textured ceilings in Nettlestead homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Can I just skim over it?
You can, if it’s intact: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote after testing.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note