Kent · England
Artex Removal for Ratling
Artex removal across Ratling, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Walls before tiling
Asbestos help in Ratling
About our artex removal in Ratling
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. Whether it’s ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and ceilings due for plastering or skimming, we cover swirl patterns, textured walls and stipple finishes.
In a village like Ratling, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Ratling (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible and bagged or wrapped. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
How to prepare
- Dig out previous surveys
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Move things out of the way carefully
Get a quote
To get a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- The category of work
- Access to the area
- What the material is and its state
- The quantity or area
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- How we’d reach it
- Labels, if any
- A picture of the whole area
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
DIY and asbestos
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Weighing up your options
A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why choose us
- Covering London and the South East
- No removal until we know what it is
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Domestic and commercial work
What it might be made of
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Looking after things afterwards
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Going forward:
- Test every different coating
- Send photos of the coatings
- Keep pets away
- Plan around the closed rooms
Things not to do
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Test before the builders arrive.
Textured ceilings in Ratling
Ratling is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Ratling is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Ratling is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
A school like St Joseph's Catholic Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. Older homes across Ratling may have coatings added during past renovations. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Ratling; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Anywhere in CT3, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your property is just outside Ratling, we also cover Nonington (1 mile south-east), Snowdown (1 mile south), Goodnestone (1 mile north-east), Chillenden (2 miles east) and Woolage Village (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
Landlords, managing agents and employers
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.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Where asbestos turns up
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, which can make them crumble.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Walls before tiling
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings before plastering
- Damaged or cracked coatings
If you are refurbishing flats near Adisham station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
Questions from Ratling
Do you come out to small villages like Ratling?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
How far is Ratling from London?
We cover Ratling, about 59 miles from central London.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not until it’s been tested. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site