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Artex Removal in Sandgate
Artex removal in Sandgate and across Kent: removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Artex removal for Sandgate
Duty holders and landlords in Sandgate
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Sandgate must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Artex removal near Sandgate
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, across Sandgate. Common materials are coated plasterboard, swirl patterns and Artex ceilings, and typical jobs are coatings already disturbed and ceilings before downlights go in.
Rural homes near Sandgate have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Sandgate (CT20, CT50)
- Region
- Kent
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Move things out of the way carefully
Get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
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Sandgate questions
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you work near Folkestone West station?
Yes, we cover Sandgate and the area towards Folkestone West station, about 0.8 miles north-east.
Do you work in Sandgate?
Yes. We cover Sandgate and the surrounding area as part of Kent. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
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 get advice.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- Disposal costs
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The survey scope
- The size of the job
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Labels, if any
- Street parking nearby
- Damaged areas
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
After the job
The surface is left ready for making good.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Send photos of the coatings
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Plan around the closed rooms
What to avoid
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Sandgate
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Loft conversions
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings before skimming
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Folkestone West station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Questions to ask before booking
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Suitable insurance for the work
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What category of work it is
What’s included, and what isn’t
A few things to be aware of:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- We need the room cleared
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials in Sandgate
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
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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. Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, because the material is clear.
Why people choose us
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Work done to the regulations
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Reports and results you can share
See how we quote or our cost guide.
Sandgate properties and textured coatings
Sandgate is about 1 mile south-west of Folkestone, in Kent. In Sandgate, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We work in 922 places across Kent. Our area stretches from Sandgate to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like The Folkestone School for Girls should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. Older homes across Sandgate may have coatings added during past renovations. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Sandgate; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too. Sandgate is within about 2 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
We carry out Artex jobs all over CT20 and CT50 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include East Road, Gough Road and Castle Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. If your property is just outside Sandgate, we also cover Cheriton (1 mile north), Seabrook (1 mile west), Folkestone (1 mile north-east), Newington (2 miles north-west) and Peene (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (8 miles north-east), Deal (15 miles north-east), Hythe (3 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Folkestone Museum (1.6 miles east) and Sandgate Castle (under half a mile east). Open spaces near Sandgate include Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Local schools include Sandgate Primary School (0.5 miles north-east) and School of English Studies (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Ship Inn (less than half a mile south)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site