Kent · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Radfield, Kent
Worried about asbestos in Radfield? Our service covers testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, with clear advice at each step.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings coming down
Artex removal for Radfield
How artex removal works in Radfield
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Radfield. Typical jobs include ceilings due for plastering or skimming and coatings scraped during DIY, including stipple finishes, textured walls and coated plasterboard.
Village homes like those in Radfield have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- Radfield (ME9)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Radfield properties and textured coatings
Radfield is about 2 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Properties in Radfield range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Radfield is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
In older homes in Radfield, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. For a school such as Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. Radfield is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Anywhere in ME9, Artex removal is available. If your property is just outside Radfield, we also cover Bogle (1 mile south-east), Tonge Corner (1 mile north), Rodmersham (1 mile south-west), Lynsted (1 mile south) and Bapchild (1 mile south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south), Canterbury (13 miles east), Whitstable (11 miles east), Faversham (5 miles east) and Herne Bay (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.9 miles west) and Bayford Court (2 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include Sittingbourne Community College (1.2 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Fox pub (within half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.6 miles north-west)
Afterwards
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Test every different coating
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Plan around the closed rooms
Things not to do
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
What we deal with in Radfield
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
These are some of the things we deal with in Radfield:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings before plastering
If you’re refurbishing flats near Teynham station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Questions to ask before booking
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- VAT, clearly stated
- Which areas and materials are covered
The process
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
How to prepare
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Find any old asbestos reports
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will advise.
Helpful guides
Materials we deal with
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
How we price Artex removal
Quotes vary because of:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Travel and parking
- How much waste there is
- How many samples are needed
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Sending photos
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Labels, if any
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Cracks or breaks
- An overall view
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
What’s included, and what is not
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and doesn’t cover:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
Also near Radfield
What else we do in Radfield
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
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.
Radfield: your questions answered
Is the Artex in my Radfield home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you come out to small villages like Radfield?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both are options: the right choice depends on the room. We’ll recommend one for each room.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site