Kent · England
Artex Removal in Ryarsh
Artex removal for Ryarsh: removal of textured ceilings and walls. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Damaged or cracked coatings
Get a quote for Ryarsh
How artex removal works in Ryarsh
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation. Whether it’s coatings in the way of electrical work and loft conversions, we cover stipple finishes, swirl patterns and coated ceiling roses.
In a village like Ryarsh, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- Ryarsh (ME19)
- Region
- Kent
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Ryarsh
Do you cover Ryarsh from London?
Ryarsh is about 25 miles from central London, well within our area.
Is the Artex in my Ryarsh home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Can I just skim over it?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
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.
Do you cover Ryarsh?
Yes. We cover Ryarsh and the surrounding area as part of Kent. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Ryarsh properties and textured coatings
Ryarsh is about 7 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. If your Artex job is in Ryarsh, let us know about access. Ryarsh is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Ryarsh to London (25 miles away).
A school like Ryarsh Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. For rented flats close to West Malling station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Wherever your property is in ME19, we can help with Artex removal. From The Street, Old School Lane and Brick Gardens or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. For properties just outside Ryarsh, we cover Addington (1 mile south-west), Trottiscliffe (2 miles west), Vigo Village (2 miles north-west), Harvel (3 miles north-west) and Culverstone Green (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (8 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Maidstone Hospital (4.7 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (1.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Ryarsh include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Schools near Ryarsh include The Holmesdale School (2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Duke Of Wellington Public House (within half a mile north)
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- The type of material and its condition
- The category of work
- How much waste there is
- Parking and access charges
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Visible markings
- A picture of the whole area
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Street parking nearby
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
After we have finished in Ryarsh
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Give us room sizes
- Each different coating needs testing
- Keep the results and paperwork
Don’ts
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Why people call us in Ryarsh
Most problems come during renovation: sanding, dry scraping or drilling releases fibres.
These are some of the things we deal with in Ryarsh:
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Older homes across Ryarsh may have coatings added during past renovations.
Before booking anyone
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- What category of work it is
- Whether VAT is included
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
Limits to be aware of
To be clear about the scope:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We need the room cleared
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials in Ryarsh
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
What happens
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Dig out previous surveys
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
Helpful guides
Responsibilities for owners
For managing agents and freeholders in Ryarsh, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Ryarsh, 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.
Which option is right?
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
What you get
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Accredited laboratory results
- No removal until we know what it is
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Nearby places to Ryarsh
More for properties in Ryarsh
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site