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Asbestos Artex Removal in Painter's Forstal, Kent
Artex removal in Painter's Forstal: Artex removal, with testing first. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings damaged by DIY
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Artex removal in Painter's Forstal
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Painter's Forstal, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. Typical jobs include walls before tiling and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed, involving coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and textured walls.
In places like Painter's Forstal, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- Painter's Forstal (ME13)
- Area hub
- 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
Artex removal around Painter's Forstal
Painter's Forstal is about 2 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. Properties in Painter's Forstal range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover 922 places in Kent. Our area stretches from Painter's Forstal to Canterbury (10 miles away).
If you are refurbishing a rental near Faversham station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Older homes across Painter's Forstal may have coatings added during past renovations.
For Artex jobs in ME13, just send the postcode and a few photos. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Cades Orchard, Eastling Road and Painter's Forstal Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Painter's Forstal. Other places close to Painter's Forstal we cover include North Street (1 mile south-east), Sheldwich (2 miles south-east), Sheldwich Lees (2 miles south-east), Throwley (2 miles south) and Eastling (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (2.5 miles west).
- Schools near Painter's Forstal include The Abbey School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Alma pub (under half a mile south-west)
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Afterwards
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Some practical advice:
- File the test result and waste note
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
Avoid these
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Painter's Forstal
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, which can make them crumble.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings already disturbed
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
A school like Ospringe Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Questions to ask before you book
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Whether VAT is included
- The documents you’ll receive
- How fibres will be kept down
Options to consider in Painter's Forstal
Test, leave, cover or remove? 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. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Why us?
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
See how we quote and the cost guide.
Step by step
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Before we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Warn neighbours if needed
Get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Helpful guides
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- We need the room cleared
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Also near Painter's Forstal
What else we do in Painter's Forstal
For businesses and landlords in Painter's Forstal
If you manage or own a block in Painter's Forstal, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Common questions in Painter's Forstal
Do you work near Faversham station?
Yes. Faversham station is about 1.8 miles north-east of Painter's Forstal, and we cover both.
Do you cover small places like Painter's Forstal?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is typically needed.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site