Kent · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Newbury, Kent
Artex removal across Newbury and nearby. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Walls before tiling
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Artex removal near Newbury
Artex removal near Newbury
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, across Newbury. Whether it’s rented homes refurbished between tenants and flaking textured ceilings, we cover swirl patterns, stipple finishes and textured walls.
Rural homes near Newbury have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- Newbury (ME9)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Newbury
Is the Artex in my Newbury home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both are options: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll recommend one for each room.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Only once you know it’s clear. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Can I just skim over it?
You can, if it’s intact: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Don’t sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
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.
Limits to be aware of
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- We need the room cleared
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials in Newbury
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Materials, one by one
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Artex removal around Newbury
Newbury is about 3 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For Artex jobs in Newbury, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
In older homes in Newbury, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Non-domestic buildings like Rodmersham School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. Newbury is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Wherever your property is in ME9, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For properties just outside Newbury, we cover Kingsdown (1 mile south), Dungate (1 mile south-west), Bapchild (1 mile north), Erriottwood (1 mile south-east) and Rodmersham Green (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles east) and Faversham (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.4 miles north) and Newnham Castle (2.1 miles south-east).
- Nearby schools include The Sittingbourne School (2 miles north)
How we price Artex removal
Prices vary with:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Access to the area
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Material and condition
Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A photo of the whole area
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Visible markings
- The access route
Send us the address in Newbury, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Your options compared
Test, leave, cover or remove? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is typically best. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why choose us
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Covering London and the South East
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
How we work
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Getting ready
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Tell us about parking and access
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
Related guides
Looking after things afterwards
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, with a consignment note.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Test every different coating
- Send photos of the coatings
Don’ts
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Test before the builders arrive.
Typical Artex jobs in Newbury
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights releases fibres.
These are some of the things we deal with in Newbury:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Loft conversions
- Coatings damaged by DIY
If you are refurbishing flats near Teynham station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Comparing quotes
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Suitable insurance for the work
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- Whether the job needs notifying
Should you do it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Nearby places to Newbury
Also in Newbury
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note