Kent · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Sellindge, Kent
Need Artex removal in Sellindge? We cover Sellindge and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Walls before tiling
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Artex removal for Sellindge
Artex removal near Sellindge
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We’ll talk you through the options for your rooms in Sellindge. Typical jobs include flaking textured ceilings and ceilings before skimming, including textured walls, stipple finishes and swirl patterns.
Rural homes near Sellindge have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Area
- Sellindge (TN25)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- 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
Getting ready
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Find any old asbestos reports
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
What else we do in Sellindge
After the job
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
After we’ve finished:
- Test every different coating
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Give us room sizes
Things not to do
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
What it might be made of
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
These come up again and again:
- Ceilings before plastering
- Textured walls before a refit
- Loft conversions
- Coatings already disturbed
A school like Sellindge Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
What to look for in a quote
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Parking and access charges
- Material and condition
- Waste quantity and disposal
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Photos that help
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A clear close-up
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Visible markings
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Each job is priced individually. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
The scope of Artex removal
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
- We need the room cleared
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Options to consider in Sellindge
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why people choose us
- Clear written quotes
- Reports and results you can share
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Work done to the regulations
See how we quote and our cost guide.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Artex removal around Sellindge
Sellindge is about 4 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. We work across Sellindge and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Sellindge is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Sellindge, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. For rented flats close to Westenhanger station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Sellindge; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too. The coast is within about 5 miles of Sellindge, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
This part of Kent takes in TN25, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Downs Way, Woodlees Close and Swan Green; we cover every one. We also carry out Artex jobs in Moorstock (1 mile north), Stanford (2 miles east), Postling (3 miles east), Stowting (3 miles north-east) and Skeete (3 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Ashford (6 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north) and Hythe (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (4.7 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (2.4 miles south). Within reach you will find Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
Sellindge: your questions answered
Is asbestos common in Sellindge homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover Sellindge from London?
Sellindge is about 55 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings typically are not licensed.
Do you work in Sellindge?
Yes, we do: Sellindge is within the area we cover in Kent. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site