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Asbestos Artex Removal in Newington, Kent
Any pre-2000 building in Newington may contain asbestos. We offer testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Get a quote for Newington
What we deal with in Newington
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, which can make them crumble.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings before downlights go in
Non-domestic buildings like Newington Church of England Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Questions to ask before you book
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- What paperwork you get
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
About our artex removal in Newington
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. Typical materials include swirl patterns, coated ceiling roses and textured walls, and people normally contact us about coatings in the way of electrical work and rented homes refurbished between tenants.
Homes in places like Newington may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so each type needs testing. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Where
- Newington (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Artex removal around Newington
Newington is about 3 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Anywhere in Newington, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. Newington is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We work right across the region, from Newington to Canterbury (about 19 miles away).
Older homes across Newington may have coatings added during past renovations. If you are refurbishing a rental near Newington station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Newington is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Wherever your property is in ME9, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Station Road, High Street and London Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Newington. Nearby, we also cover Breach (1 mile north-west), Keycol (1 mile east), Lower Hartlip (1 mile west), Danaway (1 mile south) and Chestnut Street (1 mile south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (3 miles east), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Faversham (10 miles east), Northfleet (15 miles west) and Minster (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.8 miles east) and Court Hall Museum (2.8 miles east). The countryside around Newington includes Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby schools include Leigh Academy Rainham (2 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Wheatsheaf pub (less than half a mile south)
Duty holders and landlords in Newington
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
What it might be made of
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Step by step
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
How to prepare
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Let us know where we can park
Getting a price
You’ll get a written quote. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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Good to know
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
- Other materials may need their own approach
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Newington questions
Do you cover Newington from London?
Newington is about 34 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do textured ceilings in Newington homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Can I just skim over it?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but don’t sand it first, and record that it’s there.
How much does Artex removal cost in Newington?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Your options compared
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
How we work in Newington
- Reports and results you can share
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
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What it costs
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- Disposal costs
- The type of material and its condition
- How much there is
- How easy it is to reach
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What to photograph
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Approximate dimensions
- A picture of the whole area
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- The parking area
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
After the job
Share the paperwork with your trades.
To avoid problems in future:
- File the test result and waste note
- Test every different coating
- Keep pets away
- Empty the rooms in advance
Don’ts
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site