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Artex Removal for Pett Bottom
Artex removal in Pett Bottom: Artex removal, with testing first, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Flaking textured ceilings
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Materials, one by one
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
How artex removal works in Pett Bottom
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. Testing a sample tells you, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. From walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit and coatings already disturbed, we deal with textured walls, swirl patterns and Artex ceilings and more.
In areas like Pett Bottom, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Where
- Pett Bottom (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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What happens next
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Each different coating needs testing
- Keep pets away
What to avoid
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- We need the room cleared
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
How we price Artex removal
Quotes vary because of:
- Access to the area
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Disposal costs
- Travel and parking
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Labels, if any
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- An idea of size
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Pett Bottom
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings already disturbed
- Walls before tiling
For a school such as Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Before you book anyone
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Any exclusions
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Which laboratory analyses samples
Step by step
If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
How to get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Pett Bottom: your questions answered
How far is Pett Bottom from London?
We cover Pett Bottom, about 55 miles from central London.
Is asbestos common in Pett Bottom homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Pett Bottom can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
How much does Artex removal cost in Pett Bottom?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Doing it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Your options compared
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Why us?
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Covering London and the South East
- Clear written quotes
Take a look at how we quote or published price ranges.
Pett Bottom properties and textured coatings
Pett Bottom is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever your property is in Pett Bottom, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we will quote. We work in all 922 towns and villages across Kent.
For rented flats close to Bekesbourne station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. In older homes in Pett Bottom, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Pett Bottom is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Wherever your property is in CT4, we can help with Artex removal. From Pett Bottom Road and School Lane or a nearby road, the process is the same. Close by, we cover Lower Hardres (1 mile north-west), Upper Hardres (1 mile south-west), Street End (1 mile north-west), Lynsore Bottom (1 mile south) and Nackington (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Whitstable (9 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (3.4 miles north) and Rupert Bear Museum (3.5 miles north).
- Local pubs include The Duck pub (under half a mile south-east)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note