Kent · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Sandling, Kent
Artex removal in Sandling: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Rented flats before redecoration
Need Artex removal in Sandling?
Artex removal near Sandling
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Sandling, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. From ceilings before plastering and landlord refurbishments, we deal with coated plasterboard, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses and more.
In a village like Sandling, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Location
- Sandling (CT21)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Artex removal around Sandling
Sandling is about 1 mile north-west of Hythe, in Kent. We work across Sandling and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
For a school such as Brockhill Park Performing Arts College, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. Older homes across Sandling may have coatings added during past renovations. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Sandling; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too. The coast is within about 2 miles of Sandling; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
This part of Kent takes in CT21, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Sandling we cover include Saltwood (1 mile south-east), Pedlinge (1 mile south-west), Hythe (1 mile south-east), Westenhanger (1 mile west) and Newingreen (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (9 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles east), Tower Hamlets (11 miles east) and Hawkinge (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Saltwood Castle (0.9 miles south-east) and Hythe Museum (1.4 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Tolsford Hill.
- Local schools include St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (0.7 miles south)
The process
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Why people call us in Sandling
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.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
If you are refurbishing flats near Sandling station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Comparing quotes
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Which areas and materials are covered
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
Your questions about Artex removal in Sandling
Do textured ceilings in Sandling homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Is asbestos common in Sandling homes?
Any home in Sandling built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then ask for advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
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. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Why us?
- Clear written quotes
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Clear advice on your options
Take a look at how we price jobs and the cost guide.
After the job
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Photos help us quote
- File the test result and waste note
Don’ts
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Can I do it myself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
What affects the price in Sandling
The cost depends on:
- The size of the job
- Material and condition
- How easy it is to reach
- Parking and access charges
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Approximate dimensions
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- An overall view
- Visible markings
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Materials, one by one
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
What’s included, and what is not
So you know what to expect:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note