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Asbestos Artex Removal in Preston, Kent
Artex removal in Preston: textured coating testing and removal. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Walls before tiling
- Loft conversions
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Artex removal near Preston
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Preston
Most problems come during renovation: sanding, dry scraping or drilling releases fibres.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings already disturbed
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Non-domestic buildings like The Abbey School should already have records of any textured coatings.
Comparing quotes
- The scope of the job, in writing
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Whether VAT is included
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Artex removal near Preston
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, across Preston. We often deal with textured walls, coated ceiling roses and Artex ceilings, and people usually contact us about ceilings before skimming and coatings damaged by DIY.
In a smaller place like Preston, textured ceilings often show up when people renovate older family homes. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Location
- Preston (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Preston
Is the Artex in my Preston home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you work near Faversham station?
Yes. Faversham station is close to the centre of Preston, and we cover the whole area.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
Normally you can use other rooms: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Do you cover Preston?
Yes. We cover Preston and the surrounding area as part of Kent. Send us the postcode for a quote.
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 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.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
What affects the price in Preston
What changes the cost:
- The quantity or area
- How easy it is to reach
- The type of material and its condition
- How many samples are needed
Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- Labels, if any
- Street parking nearby
- An overall view
- A clear close-up
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
How it works
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, and keep the coating damp as we work. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Before we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Tell us about parking and access
Getting a price
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Should you do it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Places near Preston
What else we do in Preston
Good to know
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Materials we deal with
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Artex removal around Preston
Preston is about 7 miles south-west of Whitstable, in Kent. Preston is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Preston is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
Older homes across Preston may have coatings added during past renovations. If you are refurbishing a rental near Faversham station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
We carry out Artex jobs all over ME13 and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Back Lane, Quay Lane and Park Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Preston sits on or near the A2 and A251; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. For properties just outside Preston, we cover Faversham (1 mile north-west), The Brents (1 mile north), Davington (1 mile north-west), Ospringe (1 mile west) and Whitehill (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (4.3 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include Ethelbert Road Primary School (within half a mile west)
- Local pubs include The Elephant pub (under half a mile west)
For businesses and landlords in Preston
If you manage or own a block in Preston, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
After the job
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Test every different coating
- Give us room sizes
- Clear the rooms before the work
What to avoid
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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