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Asbestos Artex Removal in Newtown, Kent
Looking for Artex removal in Newtown? We cover Newtown and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings coming down
Need Artex removal in Newtown?
Artex removal in Newtown
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Newtown, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Typical jobs include damaged or cracked coatings and ceilings before downlights go in, including coated ceiling roses, textured walls and coated plasterboard.
Homes in towns and villages like Newtown may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so each type needs testing. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Where
- Newtown (TN24, TN23)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in Newtown
Many trades want a test result first.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Older homes across Newtown may have coatings added during past renovations.
Questions to ask before you book
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- How fibres will be kept down
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- Any exclusions
Looking after things afterwards
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
To avoid problems in future:
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Empty the rooms in advance
- File the test result and waste note
Avoid these
Test before the builders arrive.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Newtown: your questions answered
Could my house in Newtown contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Newtown may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do textured ceilings in Newtown homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
It’s an option for an intact coating: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
Should you do it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Newtown must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
How it works
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. The work area is kept clear while we’re working.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Ask for a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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A closer look at the materials
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
What we do and do not cover
Worth knowing before you book:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We need the room cleared
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Towns and villages near Newtown
Choosing the right option
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why choose us
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Across London and the South East
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Clear advice on your options
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
Artex in Newtown homes
Newtown is about 1 mile south-east of Ashford, in Kent. If your Artex job is in Newtown, let us know about access. Newtown is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings like East Stour Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Ashford International station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Newtown is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Anywhere in TN24 and TN23, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Bath Road, Mead Road and Royds Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Other places close to Newtown we cover include South Willesborough (1 mile north-east), Park Farm (1 mile south-west), Willesborough (1 mile north-east), Ashford (1 mile north-west) and Finberry (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (13 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (10 miles south-east), Davington (13 miles north) and Preston (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Ashford Designer Outlet (0.5 miles north) and William Harvey Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Schools near Newtown include The North School (1.1 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Albion Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site