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Asbestos Artex Removal in Rough Common, Kent
Artex removal across Rough Common and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings before plastering
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Common questions in Rough Common
Do older homes in Rough Common have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Rough Common can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do textured ceilings in Rough Common homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
How do I get a quote?
Just 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.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote once we know what it contains.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many do not. The only way to know is to test a sample.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
How artex removal works in Rough Common
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through. Typical materials include coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and coated plasterboard, and typical jobs are damaged or cracked coatings and textured walls before a refit.
In a village like Rough Common, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- Rough Common (CT2)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The scope of Artex removal
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
Should you do it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
How we price Artex removal
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- Parking and access charges
- How easy it is to reach
- How much there is
- Waste quantity and disposal
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Photos that help
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Damaged areas
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Street parking nearby
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Options to consider in Rough Common
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. Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
What you get
- Records for your files
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Clear written quotes
- Domestic and commercial work
Read how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Textured ceilings in Rough Common
Rough Common is about 2 miles north-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Rough Common has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover 922 places across Kent.
If your home is one of the older properties in Rough Common, near Church of St. Gabriel or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. For a school such as Blean Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. Rough Common is within about 5 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
We carry out Artex jobs all over CT2. That could mean a property on Ross Gardens, Firtree Close and Rough Common Road. For properties just outside Rough Common, we cover Harbledown (1 mile south-east), Upper Harbledown (1 mile south-west), Hales Place (1 mile east), Wincheap (2 miles south-east) and Thanington (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Ashford (13 miles south-west), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Folkestone (15 miles south), Whitstable (4 miles north) and Faversham (7 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (1.6 miles south-east) and Canterbury Castle (1.6 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Rough Common include St Edmund's School (0.5 miles east) and The Archbishop's School (1.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Dog and Bear pub (within half a mile south)
Afterwards
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Photos help us quote
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
Avoid these
Test before the builders arrive.
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
How it works
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. While we work, the area stays out of bounds.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Clear the way to the work area
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Ask for a quote
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
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- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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