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Asbestos Artex Removal in North Street, Kent
Looking for Artex removal in North Street? We work across North Street and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Textured walls before a refit
Artex removal near North Street
Artex in North Street homes
North Street is about 2 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Properties in North Street range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. North Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
For a school such as Sheldwich Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. For rented flats close to Faversham station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. North Street is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of ME13. Other places close to North Street we cover include Sheldwich (1 mile south), Sheldwich Lees (1 mile south), Painter's Forstal (1 mile north-west), Badlesmere (2 miles south) and Throwley (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Herne Bay (12 miles north-east) and Minster (10 miles north).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (3.7 miles west).
- Schools near North Street include The Abbey School (1.5 miles north)
About our artex removal in North Street
Planning a renovation in North Street with textured ceilings? Get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. Typical jobs include loft conversions and damaged or cracked coatings, including swirl patterns, stipple finishes and Artex ceilings.
Rural homes near North Street have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We only recommend work that’s needed, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Area
- North Street (ME13)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Choosing the right option
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why choose us
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
What happens next
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Once we are done:
- Keep pets away
- Each different coating needs testing
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Clear the rooms before the work
Avoid these
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Responsibilities for owners
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Places near North Street
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What happens
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
How to get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Your questions about Artex removal in North Street
Do textured ceilings in North Street homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you cover North Street and the area around Faversham station?
Yes, we cover North Street and the area towards Faversham station, about 1.8 miles north.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We’ll give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Can I just skim over it?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it first, and record that it’s there.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Why people call us in North Street
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some included a little chrysotile.
In older properties, we often see:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings before skimming
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Older homes across North Street may have coatings added during past renovations.
What your quote should include
- What paperwork you get
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Whether the job needs notifying
What we do and do not cover
To be clear about the scope:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials in North Street
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site