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Artex Removal in Paddock
Found something that might be asbestos in Paddock? We provide textured coating testing and removal, explained in plain English.
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Landlord refurbishments
Artex removal near Paddock
Questions from Paddock
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you cover Paddock from London?
We cover Paddock, about 45 miles from central London.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. Often you can stay in other rooms.
Is my textured ceiling in Paddock asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings don’t contain asbestos. A test will tell you.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Artex removal in Paddock
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. Testing a sample tells you, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. People often contact us about flaking textured ceilings and textured walls before a refit, including textured walls, coated plasterboard and Artex ceilings.
Village homes like those in Paddock have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Location
- Paddock (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Artex removal around Paddock
Paddock is about 5 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever your property is in Paddock, tell us the postcode and what you need. Paddock is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Paddock to Canterbury (about 11 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing flats near Charing station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Non-domestic buildings like Challock Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 5 miles of Paddock, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Anywhere in TN25, Artex removal is available. From Canterbury Road and Green Lane or anywhere nearby, we can help. Other places close to Paddock we cover include Challock (1 mile east), Pested (1 mile north-east), Stocker's Head (2 miles west), Charing Hill (2 miles west) and Stalisfield (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (5 miles south), Canterbury (11 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.8 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (5.8 miles south-east).
- Nearby schools include The Hayesbrook School (2 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers pub (0.8 miles east)
The scope of Artex removal
To be clear about the scope:
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
What affects the price in Paddock
When we quote, we look at:
- What the material is and its state
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The category of work
- The quantity or area
Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, because the material is clear.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Approximate dimensions
- A clear close-up
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Where asbestos turns up
Older coatings are often painted over many times, which can make them look newer than they are.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings before plastering
- Damaged or cracked coatings
Older homes across Paddock may have coatings added during past renovations.
Questions to ask before you book
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Any exclusions
- What category of work it is
- How fibres will be kept down
Step by step
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, and keep the coating damp as we work. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Dig out previous surveys
Get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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Your options compared
A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why people choose us
- Across London and the South East
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
See how we quote or our cost guide.
Looking after things afterwards
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
Once we are done:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Empty the rooms in advance
Don’ts
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Responsibilities for owners
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Paddock must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
- 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