Kent · England
Artex Removal in New Hythe
Found something that might be asbestos in New Hythe? Our service covers testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, with clear advice at each step.
- Loft conversions
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings before downlights go in
Asbestos help in New Hythe
Artex removal for New Hythe properties
For an asbestos coating, the room is sealed, the coating kept wet and nothing sanded or dry-scraped. Whether it’s coatings already disturbed and loft conversions and extensions, we cover textured walls, swirl patterns and coated ceiling roses.
In a village like New Hythe, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Area
- New Hythe (ME20)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Artex in New Hythe homes
New Hythe is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. New Hythe is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from New Hythe to London (27 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in New Hythe, near Church of the Holy Trinity or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. A school like Brookfield Junior School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Artex jobs anywhere in ME20 start with the postcode and some photos. Streets in the area include Sherwood Avenue, Ingram Close and Abery Drive, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Neighbouring places we cover include Lunsford (1 mile west), Larkfield (1 mile south-west), Leybourne (1 mile south-west), Eccles (1 mile north-east) and Snodland (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Maidstone Hospital (2.8 miles south-east) and Medway megaliths (2.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include Aylesford School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Monks Head pub (0.8 miles south-west)
What happens
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there is no confusion.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Before we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Clear the way to the work area
Getting a price
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
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The scope of Artex removal
Worth knowing before you book:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we see
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Should you do it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
New Hythe: your questions answered
How far is New Hythe from London?
We cover New Hythe, about 27 miles from central London.
Do you cover small places like New Hythe?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings typically aren’t licensed.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Access to the area
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How much there is
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Street parking nearby
- Approximate dimensions
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
More for properties in New Hythe
After we’ve finished in New Hythe
File the result and the paperwork.
Keeping things safe:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Each different coating needs testing
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Keep pets away
Avoid these
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
What it might be made of
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in New Hythe
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, which can make them crumble.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Walls before tiling
If you’re refurbishing flats near New Hythe station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Before booking anyone
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note