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Artex Removal in Palmarsh
Found something that might be asbestos in Palmarsh? Our service covers testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, with clear advice at each step.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Artex removal near Palmarsh
How artex removal works in Palmarsh
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. We often deal with swirl patterns, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard, and people typically contact us about coatings already disturbed and landlord refurbishments.
In Palmarsh, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so each type needs testing. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Where
- Palmarsh (CT21)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Palmarsh
Our quotes take into account:
- How many samples are needed
- Parking and access charges
- How much there is
- Licensed or non-licensed
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Photos that help
Photo tips:
- The parking area
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Damaged areas
- A close-up from a safe distance
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will reply with a quote.
What happens next
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Keeping things safe:
- Test every different coating
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Keep pets away
- File the test result and waste note
Things not to do
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
What happens
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces and bagged or wrapped. We’ll tell you when we’ve finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Before we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
Related guides
Can I do it myself?
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Typical Artex jobs in Palmarsh
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, which can make them look newer than they are.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings before plastering
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
A school like Palmarsh Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
What your quote should include
- Any exclusions
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What category of work it is
Artex in Palmarsh homes
Palmarsh is about 2 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Palmarsh has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Palmarsh is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
In older homes in Palmarsh, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. For rented flats close to Sandling station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Palmarsh, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. Palmarsh is within about 2 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
We cover Artex jobs across CT21. Whether your property is on Nickolls Road, Blackman Road and Burmarsh Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. Close by, we cover West Hythe (1 mile north-west), Pedlinge (1 mile north), Lympne (1 mile north-west), Berwick (1 mile north-west) and Hythe (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Ashford (10 miles north-west), Canterbury (15 miles north), Dover (12 miles north-east), Folkestone (5 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Hythe Museum (1.6 miles east) and Lympne Castle (1.2 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Tolsford Hill.
- Schools near Palmarsh include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (1.5 miles north-east)
Limits to be aware of
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
Common questions in Palmarsh
How far is Palmarsh from London?
Palmarsh is about 58 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you cover Palmarsh and the area around Sandling station?
Yes. Sandling station is about 2 miles north-east of Palmarsh, and we cover both.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
How can I get a price?
Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Usually not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but don’t sand it first, and record that it’s there.
Materials we deal with
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Responsibilities for owners
If you run a business from older premises in Palmarsh, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site