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Artex Removal for Ramsgate
Looking for Artex removal in Ramsgate? We cover Ramsgate and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings before skimming
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Artex removal for Ramsgate
DIY and asbestos
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
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.
Artex removal for Ramsgate properties
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Ramsgate. Whether it’s ceilings before downlights go in and loft conversions, we deal with Artex ceilings, textured walls and swirl patterns and more.
In towns like Ramsgate, plenty of homes from the 1960s to 1990s have textured ceilings. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Where
- Ramsgate (CT11, CT12, CT10)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Textured ceilings in Ramsgate
Ramsgate is in Kent. Ramsgate is within our Kent area, whatever the size of the job. We work in 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
A school like Priory Infant School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. For rented flats close to Ramsgate station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. The coast is within about a mile of Ramsgate, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Wherever your property is in CT11, CT12 and CT10, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as High Street, Church Road and High Street St Lawrence or the roads around them, wherever it is in Ramsgate. Ramsgate is on the A254 and A255, which makes it simple to get to. If your property is just outside Ramsgate, we also cover St Lawrence (1 mile west), Northwood (1 mile north-west), Upton (1 mile north-east), Broadstairs (2 miles north-east) and St Peter's (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (15 miles west), Margate (3 miles north), Dover (15 miles south), Deal (8 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Westwood Cross (1.6 miles north-west) and Ramsgate Museum (less than half a mile south-east). Within reach you’ll find Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local schools include Chatham House Grammar School (less than half a mile south-east) and St George's Boys School (less than half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Derby Arms (less than half a mile north)
Duty holders and landlords in Ramsgate
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Ramsgate, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Limits to be aware of
The usual limits are:
- 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
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
The process
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
How to prepare
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Let us know where we can park
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
How to get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Disposal costs
- Material and condition
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Approximate dimensions
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Street parking nearby
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Every job is quoted in writing. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
Materials we deal with
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Your questions about Artex removal in Ramsgate
Do older homes in Ramsgate have asbestos?
If your home in Ramsgate was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work near Ramsgate station?
Yes. Ramsgate station is close to the centre of Ramsgate, and we cover the whole area.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
Can I just skim over it?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
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 typically best. A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why us?
- Across London and the South East
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Accredited laboratory results
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
See our prices page and published price ranges.
Typical Artex jobs in Ramsgate
Most problems come during renovation: sanding, dry scraping or drilling.
In older properties, we often see:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings before plastering
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Coatings already disturbed
Older homes across Ramsgate may have coatings added during past renovations.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- VAT, clearly stated
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note