Kent · England
Artex Removal for Saltwood
Worried about asbestos in Saltwood? Our service covers textured coating testing and removal, with clear advice at each step.
- Loft conversions
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
Artex removal near Saltwood
Artex removal for Saltwood properties
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, across Saltwood. Common materials are textured walls, coated plasterboard and Artex ceilings, and typical jobs are extensions that cut into ceilings and ceilings due for plastering or skimming.
Village homes like those in Saltwood have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Area
- Saltwood (CT21)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Textured ceilings in Saltwood
Saltwood is about 1 mile north of Hythe, in Kent. We work across Saltwood and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our area stretches from Saltwood to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Saltwood CofE Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. For rented flats close to Sandling station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Saltwood; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too. Saltwood is within about a mile of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the CT21 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Old Saltwood Lane, The Green and Bartholomew Lane; we cover every one. Close by, we cover Hythe (1 mile south), Sandling (1 mile north-west), Pedlinge (1 mile west), Palmarsh (2 miles south-west) and Newingreen (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (10 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (10 miles north-east), Folkestone (4 miles east), Tower Hamlets (10 miles east) and Hawkinge (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (4.1 miles east) and Hythe Museum (0.8 miles south). The countryside around Saltwood includes Tolsford Hill.
- Schools near Saltwood include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (under half a mile west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Red Lion Public House (0.6 miles south)
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
FAQs for Saltwood
Do older homes in Saltwood have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do textured ceilings in Saltwood homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
Normally you can use other rooms: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
How much does Artex removal cost in Saltwood?
Room sizes, the method and the waste decide, so we quote after testing.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both are options: the right choice depends on the room. We will recommend one for each room.
How we price Artex removal
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The size of the job
- Travel and parking
- How many samples are needed
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Sending photos
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- How we’d reach it
- Approximate dimensions
- The parking area
- A picture of the whole area
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form; it helps us quote accurately.
Responsibilities for owners
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Options to consider in Saltwood
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What you get
- Work done to the regulations
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Clear written quotes
- Houses, flats and business premises
Read how we quote and the cost guide.
Looking after things afterwards
Share the paperwork with your trades.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Photos help us quote
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Keep pets away
Avoid these
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Towns and villages near Saltwood
Also in Saltwood
What we deal with in Saltwood
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding, dry scraping or drilling.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Loft conversions and extensions
Older homes across Saltwood may have coatings added during past renovations.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- How fibres will be kept down
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Whether VAT is included
Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
How we work
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Clear the way to the work area
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Getting a price
Send us the address in Saltwood, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Read more
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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