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Artex Removal in Rabbit's Cross
Any pre-2000 building in Rabbit's Cross may contain asbestos. We offer testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings before skimming
Artex removal in Rabbit's Cross
How we work
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
How to prepare
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
How to get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
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Artex removal for Rabbit's Cross properties
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, across Rabbit's Cross. People often contact us about loft conversions and extensions and structural work through coated ceilings, involving textured walls, swirl patterns and coated ceiling roses.
Village homes like those in Rabbit's Cross have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Rabbit's Cross (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Which option is right?
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
What you get
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Records for your files
- Accredited laboratory results
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Duty holders and landlords in Rabbit's Cross
If you manage or own a block in Rabbit's Cross, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Rabbit's Cross properties and textured coatings
Rabbit's Cross is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. In Rabbit's Cross, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. Rabbit's Cross is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We work right across the region, from Rabbit's Cross to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Rabbit's Cross, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Anywhere in ME17, Artex removal is available. Neighbouring places we cover include Cross-at-Hand (1 mile south), Devil's Den (1 mile east), Underling Green (2 miles west), Farthing Green (2 miles east) and St Ann's Green (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (8 miles north-west).
A little further out are South East Romany Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Oakwood Hospital (5.7 miles north-west).
Your questions about Artex removal in Rabbit's Cross
Do you come out to small villages like Rabbit's Cross?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is the Artex in my Rabbit's Cross home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Typical Artex jobs in Rabbit's Cross
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, so they may start to flake.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Loft conversions
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Structural work through coated ceilings
For rented flats close to Staplehurst station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What your quote should include
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How easy it is to reach
- The category of work
- Disposal costs
Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Photos that help
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A clear close-up
- How we’d reach it
Send us the address in Rabbit's Cross, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Can I do it myself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Limits to be aware of
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Places near Rabbit's Cross
What else we do in Rabbit's Cross
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site