Kent · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Newnham, Kent
Found something that might be asbestos in Newnham? Our service covers Artex removal, with testing first, with clear advice at each step.
- Ceilings coming down
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Need Artex removal in Newnham?
Artex removal near Newnham
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Newnham. Typical jobs include ceilings due to be knocked through or removed and coatings damaged by leaks, including textured walls, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns.
Village homes like those in Newnham have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Where
- Newnham (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after things afterwards
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, so future work is planned properly.
Some practical advice:
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Photos help us quote
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
Don’ts
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Choosing the right option
A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What you get
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- No removal until we know what it is
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
FAQs for Newnham
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you cover small places like Newnham?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is my textured ceiling in Newnham asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many do not. The only way to know is to test a sample.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
How do I get a quote?
Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How easy it is to reach
- Travel and parking
- The size of the job
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Street parking nearby
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A photo of the whole area
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
What happens
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible and bagged or wrapped. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Ask for a quote
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
Artex in Newnham homes
Newnham is about 4 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. In Newnham, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We work in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Newnham to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
Older homes across Newnham may have coatings added during past renovations. For rented flats close to Teynham station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Newnham is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
This part of Kent takes in ME9. That could mean a property on The Street, Sharsted Hill and Newnham Lane, wherever it is in Newnham. Nearby, we also cover Doddington (1 mile west), Wichling (2 miles west), Bluetown (2 miles west), Hollybushes (3 miles west) and Payden Street (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north-east).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (within half a mile north-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The George Inn (under half a mile east)
Should you do it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Newnham
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings before plastering
For a school such as Eastling Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Comparing quotes
- What paperwork you get
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What category of work it is
- Whether VAT is included
What we do and do not cover
What’s in and what’s out:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site