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Asbestos Artex Removal in Scragged Oak, Kent
Need Artex removal in Scragged Oak? We work across Scragged Oak and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Loft conversions
- Coatings damaged by leaks
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Artex removal in Scragged Oak
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. Typical materials include textured walls, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard, and typical jobs are coatings damaged by leaks and loft conversions.
In a village like Scragged Oak, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Area
- Scragged Oak (ME14)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Weighing up your options
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and it remains in place. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why us?
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Clear advice on your options
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- No removal until we know what it is
Read how we quote or the cost guide.
What happens
Our team wears protective equipment, and the room stays closed. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- 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
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
How to prepare
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
How to get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Related guides
For landlords, agents and businesses
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
A closer look at the materials
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
After we’ve finished in Scragged Oak
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
Going forward:
- Give us room sizes
- Empty the rooms in advance
- File the test result and waste note
- Plan around the closed rooms
What to avoid
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Artex in Scragged Oak homes
Scragged Oak is about 3 miles south-east of Chatham, in Kent. Scragged Oak is within our Kent area, whatever the size of the job. Scragged Oak is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
In older homes in Scragged Oak, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 5 miles of Scragged Oak; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Artex jobs anywhere in ME14 start with the postcode and some photos. Other places close to Scragged Oak we cover include Lower Cox Street (1 mile south-east), Kemsley Street (1 mile north), Bredhurst (1 mile north-west), Dunn Street (1 mile north-west) and Lidsing (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (6 miles east), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Faversham (13 miles east), Northfleet (13 miles north-west) and Minster (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Allington Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and KIMS hospital (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Scragged Oak includes Detling Hill and Burham Down.
Why people call us in Scragged Oak
Older coatings are often painted over many times, which can make them look newer than they are.
These come up again and again:
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
If you are refurbishing flats near Bearsted station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Questions to ask before you book
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Whether VAT is included
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
What we do and don’t cover
The usual limits are:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Other materials may need their own approach
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials in Scragged Oak
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Your questions about Artex removal in Scragged Oak
Is asbestos common in Scragged Oak homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Scragged Oak can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover small places like Scragged Oak?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. You will get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll advise for each room.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we will arrange to see it.
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 affects the price in Scragged Oak
Our quotes take into account:
- What the material is and its state
- The category of work
- How easy it is to reach
- How much waste there is
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Helping us quote
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Where we could park
- Damaged areas
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- An idea of size
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Towns and villages near Scragged Oak
Also in Scragged Oak
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site