Kent · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in River, Kent
Found something that might be asbestos in River? Our service covers textured coating testing and removal, with clear advice at each step.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings coming down
Artex removal near River
How it works
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
Helpful guides
Artex removal for River properties
For an asbestos coating, the room is sealed, the coating kept wet and nothing sanded or dry-scraped, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. From rented homes refurbished between tenants and coatings scraped during DIY, we cover stipple finishes, coated ceiling roses and Artex ceilings and more.
In towns and villages like River, textured ceilings are a common renovation find. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Where
- River (CT17, CT16)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price Artex removal
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The type of material and its condition
- Travel and parking
- The quantity or area
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- A picture of the whole area
- Damaged areas
- An idea of size
- Visible markings
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
Which option is right?
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why us?
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Across London and the South East
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
The scope of Artex removal
A few things to be aware of:
- 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
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials in River
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Artex removal around River
River is about 1 mile north-west of Dover, in Kent. We cover River as part of Kent, whatever the size of the job. River is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in River, near Church of St Peter or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. If you are refurbishing a rental near Kearsney station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. River is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. River is within about 3 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
Here we cover the CT17 and CT16 postcode area. Your property could be on Lower Road, Minnis Lane and London Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in River. Other places close to River we cover include Kearsney (1 mile north-west), Temple Ewell (1 mile north-west), Dover (1 mile south-east), Whitfield (1 mile north-east) and Maxton (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles south-west) and Walmer (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Crabble Corn Mill (less than half a mile south-east) and Dover Castle (2.2 miles south-east). The countryside around River includes Dover Western Heights.
- Local schools include Dover Christ Church Academy (1.2 miles south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Royal Oak Cottage The Royal Oak Public House (under half a mile south)
What we deal with in River
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so testing is the only way to know.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Loft conversions
For a school such as River Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
What to look for in a quote
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The documents you’ll receive
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Whether VAT is included
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Looking after things afterwards
Share the paperwork with your trades.
After we’ve finished:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Photos help us quote
- Plan around the closed rooms
Avoid these
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Questions from River
Do you work near Kearsney station?
Yes, we cover River and the area towards Kearsney station, about 0.5 miles north-west.
Is asbestos common in River homes?
Any home in River built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
Generally you can use other rooms: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Can I just skim over it?
You can, if it’s intact: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Do not sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Is my textured ceiling in River asbestos?
Not necessarily: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. Testing a sample is how you find out.
For businesses and landlords in River
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site