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Artex Removal in Ram Lane
Need Artex removal in Ram Lane? We work across Ram Lane and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Get a quote for Ram Lane
Weighing up your options
Test, leave, cover or remove? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is normally best. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
How we work in Ram Lane
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Clear advice on your options
Read how we quote and the cost guide.
Artex removal in Ram Lane
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through. From loft conversions and extensions and ceilings before plastering, we deal with Artex ceilings, stipple finishes and textured walls.
In areas like Ram Lane, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Location
- Ram Lane (TN26, TN25)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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What’s included, and what isn’t
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
How it works
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.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking and access
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Dig out previous surveys
After the job
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
A few practical points:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Photos help us quote
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- File the test result and waste note
What to avoid
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
DIY and asbestos
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.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
What affects the price in Ram Lane
We base our quote on:
- What the material is and its state
- The quantity or area
- The category of work
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Sending photos
Helpful photos:
- An overall view
- Cracks or breaks
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A rough size or measurement
You will get a written quote. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
Ram Lane properties and textured coatings
Ram Lane is about 4 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever your property is in Ram Lane, tell us the postcode and what you need. Ram Lane is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Ram Lane to Canterbury (13 miles away).
If you are refurbishing flats near Charing station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Ram Lane, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
This part of Kent takes in TN26 and TN25. Nearby, we also cover Tutt Hill (1 mile south-east), Westwell Leacon (1 mile north-west), Hothfield (1 mile south), Westwell (1 mile east) and Potters Corner (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (4 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include County Square (3.6 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (5.4 miles south-east).
What we deal with in Ram Lane
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding, dry scraping or drilling.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings coming down
For a school such as The Hayesbrook School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Comparing quotes
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- VAT, clearly stated
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Ram Lane questions
Do you work near Charing station?
Yes, we cover Ram Lane and the area towards Charing station, about 1.8 miles north-west.
Is asbestos common in Ram Lane homes?
Any home in Ram Lane built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
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.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Send us the details of the premises.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site