Kent · England
Artex Removal in Selling
Need Artex removal in Selling? We work across Selling and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Artex removal near Selling
Artex removal for Selling properties
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We will talk you through the options for your rooms in Selling. Typical materials include swirl patterns, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses, and people normally contact us about rented flats before redecoration and structural work through coated ceilings.
Village homes like those in Selling have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Selling (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Selling
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
People generally contact us about one of these:
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings coming down
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Selling station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Questions to ask before booking
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Whether VAT is included
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
Nearby places to Selling
More for properties in Selling
What’s included, and what isn’t
A few things to be aware of:
- We need the room cleared
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
A closer look at the materials
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Selling properties and textured coatings
Selling is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. We work across Selling and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Selling, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. A school like Selling Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Selling; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We carry out Artex jobs all over ME13. Local streets include Selling Road, Selling Court and Vicarage Lane; we cover every one. For properties just outside Selling, we cover Perrywood (1 mile south), Hogben's Hill (1 mile west), Gushmere (1 mile north), Neames Forstal (1 mile east) and Crouch (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.5 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you will find The White Lion Public House (less than half a mile west)
Selling: your questions answered
Do you cover small places like Selling?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is asbestos common in Selling homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Should you do it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Choosing the right option
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
What you get
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Records for your files
Read how we price jobs and published price ranges.
After we’ve finished in Selling
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with a consignment note.
A few practical points:
- Test every different coating
- File the test result and waste note
- Give us room sizes
- Send photos of the coatings
What to avoid
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
What happens
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
How to prepare
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Clear the way to the work area
How to get a quote
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note