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Artex Removal for Rhodes Minnis
Artex removal across Rhodes Minnis, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Asbestos help in Rhodes Minnis
Artex removal in Rhodes Minnis
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. People often contact us about rented flats before redecoration and ceilings before downlights go in, involving coated plasterboard, Artex ceilings and coated ceiling roses.
Rural homes near Rhodes Minnis have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Rhodes Minnis (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials, one by one
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Can I do it myself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
After we have finished in Rhodes Minnis
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Give us room sizes
- Keep the results and paperwork
Don’ts
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Textured ceilings in Rhodes Minnis
Rhodes Minnis is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Properties in Rhodes Minnis range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Rhodes Minnis is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
Rhodes Minnis is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too. Rhodes Minnis is within about 6 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Artex jobs anywhere in CT4 start with the postcode and some photos. Local streets include Longage Hill and Green Lane; we cover every one. Close by, we cover Woodland (1 mile south-west), Ottinge (1 mile east), Hemsted (1 mile south-west), Lyminge (1 mile south-east) and Skeete (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (5.8 miles south-east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill.
Duty holders and landlords in Rhodes Minnis
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Common questions in Rhodes Minnis
Do you cover Rhodes Minnis from London?
We cover Rhodes Minnis, about 56 miles from central London.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Do you work in Rhodes Minnis?
Yes. We cover Rhodes Minnis and the surrounding area as part of Kent. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings normally aren’t licensed.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Step by step
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Ask for a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Helpful guides
What’s included, and what is not
To be clear about the scope:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials in Rhodes Minnis
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The category of work
- Material and condition
- The survey scope
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- The parking area
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A rough size or measurement
- How we’d reach it
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Choosing the right option
Skimming over Artex avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why us?
- Domestic and commercial work
- Across London and the South East
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
See how we quote and the cost guide.
Also in Rhodes Minnis
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note