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Asbestos Artex Removal in Northdown, Kent
Need Artex removal in Northdown? We work across Northdown and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Need Artex removal in Northdown?
Step by step
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, with no sanding or dry scraping. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
How to get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
How artex removal works in Northdown
Planning a renovation in Northdown with textured ceilings? Get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. From ceilings coming down and damaged or cracked coatings, we deal with coated plasterboard, coated ceiling roses and swirl patterns.
In a smaller place like Northdown, textured ceilings often show up when people renovate older family homes, and testing comes first. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Where
- Northdown (CT9, CT10)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Location, parking and any London charges
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Sending photos
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Where we could park
- Visible markings
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Each job is priced individually. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Artex in Northdown homes
Northdown is about 2 miles east of Margate, in Kent. Wherever your property is in Northdown, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we will quote. Northdown is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Northdown to Canterbury (16 miles away).
Older homes across Northdown may have coatings added during past renovations. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Broadstairs station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Northdown is within about 2 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
This part of Kent takes in CT9 and CT10. Local streets include Old Road, Holly Lane and Green Lane; we cover every one. We also carry out Artex jobs in Palm Bay (1 mile north-west), Cliftonville (1 mile west), Kingsgate (1 mile east), St Peter's (1 mile south) and Broadstairs (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Ramsgate (3 miles south), Deal (12 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (13 miles south), St Lawrence (3 miles south) and Newington (3 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Westwood Cross (2.1 miles south-west) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (1.4 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include Dane Court Grammar School (1.7 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Captain Digby Inn (0.9 miles east)
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The scope of Artex removal
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and doesn’t cover:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
Your options compared
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why choose us
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Clear advice on your options
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Across London and the South East
Read how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
After the job
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
Things not to do
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Test before the builders arrive.
Why people call us in Northdown
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding, dry scraping or drilling.
In older properties, we often see:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Textured walls before a refit
Non-domestic buildings like Palm Bay Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, clearly stated
- The method and controls
- What paperwork you get
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
Northdown questions
Is the Artex in my Northdown home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Is asbestos common in Northdown homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Northdown may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
How do I get a quote?
Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not every coating does: many coatings are asbestos-free. Testing a sample is how you find out.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
Doing it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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