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Artex Removal for Shatterling
Artex removal in Shatterling: removal of textured ceilings and walls, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings before plastering
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Artex removal for Shatterling properties
Planning a renovation in Shatterling with textured ceilings? Test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. Common materials are Artex ceilings, coated ceiling roses and swirl patterns, and typical jobs are rented homes refurbished between tenants and coatings scraped during DIY.
Rural homes near Shatterling have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Every job comes with paperwork, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Location
- Shatterling (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Shatterling: your questions answered
Do you work near Adisham station?
Yes. Adisham station is about 3 miles south-west of Shatterling, and we cover both.
How far is Shatterling from London?
Shatterling is about 59 miles from central London, well within our area.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
How much does Artex removal cost in Shatterling?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
How can I get a price?
Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Shatterling properties and textured coatings
Shatterling is about 6 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. If your Artex job is in Shatterling, let us know about access when you get in touch. Shatterling is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our area stretches from Shatterling to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
For rented flats close to Adisham station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. If your home is one of the older properties in Shatterling, near St Mary's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the CT3 postcode area. Close by, we cover Broomhill (1 mile west), Perry (1 mile north), Nash (1 mile north-east), Wingham (1 mile south-west) and Twitham (1 mile south). We also cover nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.4 miles west). Open spaces near Shatterling include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (0.9 miles south-west)
What’s included, and what isn’t
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
Step by step
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked before the seals come down. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park
- Clear the way to the work area
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Get a quote
Send us the address in Shatterling, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
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Why people call us in Shatterling
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, so they may start to flake.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings damaged by leaks
For a school such as Wingham Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- How fibres will be kept down
- What paperwork you get
Weighing up your options
Skimming over Artex avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it smooth first, and it remains in place. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
How we work in Shatterling
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Domestic and commercial work
- Reports and results you can share
See how we quote or the cost guide.
Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Looking after things afterwards
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Once we are done:
- Photos help us quote
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Each different coating needs testing
Avoid these
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
How we price Artex removal
What changes the cost:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The size of the job
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- The access route
- The parking area
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A rough size or measurement
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
DIY and asbestos
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site