Kent · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Selsted, Kent
Any pre-2000 building in Selsted may contain asbestos. We offer removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings coming down
- Landlord refurbishments
Artex removal near Selsted
Artex removal in Selsted
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. We often deal with swirl patterns, textured walls and coated ceiling roses, and typical jobs are coatings scraped during DIY and damaged or cracked coatings.
In a village like Selsted, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Area
- Selsted (CT15)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about Artex removal in Selsted
Do you cover Selsted from London?
Selsted is about 60 miles from central London, well within our area.
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.
Can I just skim over it?
It’s an option for an intact coating: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Is my textured ceiling in Selsted asbestos?
Not every coating does: many coatings are asbestos-free. Testing a sample is how you find out.
Also near Selsted
More for properties in Selsted
What we deal with in Selsted
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling isn’t automatically asbestos.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Flaking textured ceilings
For a school such as Selsted Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
What your quote should include
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- How fibres will be kept down
A closer look at the materials
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Can I do it myself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
What happens
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Let us know where we can park
How to get a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
Read more
Duty holders and landlords in Selsted
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Limits to be aware of
The usual limits are:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
After we’ve finished in Selsted
Share the paperwork with your trades.
Once we’re done:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Test every different coating
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Clear the rooms before the work
What to avoid
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Choosing the right option
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding. Ask about the method and the waste. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
How we work in Selsted
- Clear written quotes
- Covering London and the South East
- Work done to the regulations
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Read how we quote and the cost guide.
Artex in Selsted homes
Selsted is about 5 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. For Artex jobs in Selsted, tell us about parking and access. Selsted is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
If you are refurbishing flats near Shepherds Well station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Selsted is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. Selsted is within about 6 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
We carry out Artex jobs all over CT15 and the streets around it. For properties just outside Selsted, we cover Swingfield Minnis (1 mile south), Wootton (1 mile north), Denton (2 miles north), Lodge Lees (2 miles north) and Shelvin (2 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south), Whitstable (15 miles north-west) and Deal (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (5 miles south) and Folkestone Castle (4.2 miles south). The countryside around Selsted includes Cheriton Hill.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note