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Asbestos Artex Removal in Preston, Kent
Buildings in Preston built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers textured coating testing and removal.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings before plastering
Asbestos help in Preston
Duty holders and landlords in Preston
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
About our artex removal in Preston
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. A small sample tells you which you have, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. Typical materials include textured walls, coated ceiling roses and stipple finishes, and people normally contact us about damaged or cracked coatings and ceilings before skimming.
In a village like Preston, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- Preston (CT3)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. The work area is kept clear while we’re working.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and 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
How to prepare
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Let us know where we can park
Ask for a quote
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
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Looking after things afterwards
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Send photos of the coatings
- Each different coating needs testing
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
Avoid these
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Weighing up your options
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Always test first. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
What you get
- Clear written quotes
- Reports and results you can share
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Accredited laboratory results
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Textured ceilings in Preston
Preston is about 6 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We work across Preston and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
For a school such as Preston Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. If you’re refurbishing flats near Adisham station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
This part of Kent takes in CT3, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. From The Street, The Forstal and Park Lane or a nearby road, the process is the same. Neighbouring places we cover include Grove (1 mile north-west), West Stourmouth (1 mile north), East Stourmouth (1 mile north-east), Upstreet (2 miles north-west) and Ware (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also work in Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (12 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find St Martins Hospital (5.3 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Nearby places to Preston
What else we do in Preston
DIY and asbestos
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
What affects the price in Preston
What drives the price:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How much waste there is
- Access to the area
- The survey scope
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Sending photos
Helpful photos:
- An overall view
- The access route
- An idea of size
- Where we could park
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Common questions in Preston
Do you work near Adisham station?
Yes, we cover Preston and the area towards Adisham station, about 4.3 miles south.
How far is Preston from London?
Preston is about 59 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Preston
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings damaged by DIY
If your home is one of the older properties in Preston, near Church of St Mildred or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Before booking anyone
- What category of work it is
- If the price includes VAT
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- The method and controls
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note