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Asbestos Artex Removal in New Romney, Kent
Artex removal in New Romney and across Kent: Artex removal, with testing first, with written paperwork.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
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Artex removal in New Romney
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. From ceilings before plastering and flaking textured ceilings, we deal with coated plasterboard, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses and more.
In New Romney, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so each type needs testing. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Area
- New Romney (TN28)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Good to know
To be clear about the scope:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- We need the room cleared
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials in New Romney
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
Should you do it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
FAQs for New Romney
Is the Artex in my New Romney home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
Is asbestos common in New Romney homes?
If your home in New Romney was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is usually needed.
Is my textured ceiling in New Romney asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings don’t contain asbestos. The only way to know is to test a sample.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. Often you can stay in other rooms.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Why people call us in New Romney
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, so they may start to flake.
These are some of the things we deal with in New Romney:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Non-domestic buildings like St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Comparing quotes
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Whether VAT is included
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
New Romney properties and textured coatings
New Romney is about 8 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. In New Romney, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. New Romney is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our area stretches from New Romney to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
Older homes across New Romney may have coatings added during past renovations.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the TN28 postcode area. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as High Street, Church Road and Station Road or the roads around them. Main roads around New Romney include the A259 and B2071; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. Other places close to New Romney we cover include Littlestone-on-Sea (1 mile east), Greatstone-on-Sea (1 mile south-east), St Mary in the Marsh (2 miles north), St Mary's Bay (2 miles north-east) and Old Romney (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (11 miles north), Folkestone (12 miles north-east), Hythe (8 miles north-east), Hawkinge (13 miles north-east), Tenterden (12 miles north-west) and Cheriton (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Lydd Town Museum (3 miles south-west) and Romney 'castle' (2.1 miles west). Open spaces near New Romney include Burnthouse Pen and Dungeness National.
- Local schools include The Marsh Academy (less than half a mile east) and The Marsh Academy (less than half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship Hotel (within half a mile north)
For landlords, agents and businesses
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in New Romney must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Weighing up your options
Testing first can save a lot: a clear result means normal methods. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
How we work in New Romney
- No removal until we know what it is
- Reports and results you can share
- Across London and the South East
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Read our prices page or published price ranges.
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What it might be made of
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which does not change what’s underneath.
Step by step
Our team wears protective equipment, and the room stays closed. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- 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
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
How to get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
What it costs
What drives the price:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The quantity or area
- Parking and access charges
- The survey scope
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- A clear close-up
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Where we could park
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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