Kent · England
Artex Removal for Old Tree
Artex removal in Old Tree: Artex removal, with testing first. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Artex removal near Old Tree
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Old Tree
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, which can make them crumble.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings already disturbed
- Landlord refurbishments
- Loft conversions and extensions
If you are refurbishing flats near Herne Bay station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Questions to ask before you book
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- How fibres will be kept down
- VAT, clearly stated
About our artex removal in Old Tree
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. Typical jobs include rented flats before redecoration and extensions that cut into ceilings, including stipple finishes, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns.
Village homes like those in Old Tree have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Old Tree (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Places near Old Tree
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Weighing up your options
What are the options for Artex? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is typically better. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Why people choose us
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Accredited laboratory results
- Records for your files
- No removal until we know what it is
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Questions from Old Tree
Is the Artex in my Old Tree home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you come out to small villages like Old Tree?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not until it’s been tested. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Can I just skim over it?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Is my textured ceiling in Old Tree asbestos?
Not every coating does: many coatings are asbestos-free. Testing a sample is how you find out.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Either can work: the right choice depends on the room. We’ll advise room by room.
Good to know
To be clear about the scope:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
Artex removal around Old Tree
Old Tree is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Anywhere in Old Tree, just send the postcode, and we will quote. Old Tree is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our area stretches from Old Tree to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
Older homes across Old Tree may have coatings added during past renovations. Non-domestic buildings like Hoath Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. Old Tree is within about 3 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of CT3 and the streets around it. Nearby, we also cover Maypole (1 mile west), Hoath (1 mile south-west), Millbank (1 mile north-west), Knave's Ash (1 mile south-west) and Hollow Street (1 mile south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Spires Academy (2.1 miles south-west)
DIY and asbestos
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
A closer look at the materials
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
How we price Artex removal
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- What the material is and its state
- The quantity or area
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- Labels, if any
- The access route
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Street parking nearby
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
After we’ve finished in Old Tree
Covered coatings should be recorded.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Give us room sizes
- File the test result and waste note
Avoid these
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Step by step
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- 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
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note