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Artex Removal in Shepway
Any pre-2000 building in Shepway may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers textured coating testing and removal.
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Loft conversions
- Rented flats before redecoration
Artex removal for Shepway
How we work
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Mention any parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form; it helps us quote accurately.
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Artex removal for Shepway properties
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. From flaking textured ceilings and ceilings before downlights go in, we deal with coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and coated plasterboard.
In Shepway, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so each type needs testing. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Where
- Shepway (ME15)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Places near Shepway
Other services in Shepway
For businesses and landlords in Shepway
If you manage or own a block in Shepway, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Looking after things afterwards
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Give us room sizes
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Each different coating needs testing
What to avoid
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Shepway: your questions answered
Could my house in Shepway contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Shepway may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do textured ceilings in Shepway homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you work in Shepway?
Yes. We cover Shepway and the surrounding area as part of Kent. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
How much does Artex removal cost in Shepway?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Either can work: the right choice depends on the room. We’ll advise room by room.
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
How we price Artex removal
Our quotes take into account:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Travel and parking
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How much waste there is
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Helping us quote
For a quick quote, include:
- Damaged areas
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Street parking nearby
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Artex in Shepway homes
Shepway is about 1 mile south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Shepway is within our Kent area, for Artex jobs of every size. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Shepway to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Greenfields Community Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. In older homes in Shepway, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 5 miles of Shepway; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the ME15 postcode area. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Derby Road, Devon Road and Surrey Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Shepway. Nearby, we also cover Willington (1 mile east), Park Wood (1 mile south), Otham (1 mile south-east), Maidstone (1 mile north-west) and Weavering (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles west), Faversham (15 miles east) and Northfleet (15 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find KIMS hospital (2.2 miles north) and Allington Castle (3.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Shepway includes Detling Hill.
- Nearby schools include New Line Learning Academy (0.7 miles south-west) and Senacre Technology College (1.1 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Wheatsheaf pub (0.7 miles west)
The scope of Artex removal
The usual limits are:
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
- We need the room cleared
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
Materials, one by one
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Choosing the right option
Testing first can save a lot: a clear result means normal methods. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
What you get
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Accredited laboratory results
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Take a look at how we price jobs and published price ranges.
- 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