Kent · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Shirkoak, Kent
Buildings in Shirkoak built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer Artex removal, with testing first.
- Loft conversions
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Artex removal near Shirkoak
Artex removal near Shirkoak
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. From coatings in the way of electrical work and coatings scraped during DIY, we cover coated plasterboard, textured walls and Artex ceilings and more.
Village homes like those in Shirkoak have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Location
- Shirkoak (TN26)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price Artex removal
What changes the cost:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Material and condition
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The size of the job
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A photo of the whole area
- A clear close-up
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Can I do it myself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Artex removal around Shirkoak
Shirkoak is about 5 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Homes, landlords and businesses in Shirkoak contact us for Artex jobs about all kinds of jobs. Shirkoak is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Ham Street station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Older homes across Shirkoak may have coatings added during past renovations.
We cover Artex jobs across TN26. Whether your property is on Bethersden Road, Shirkoak Park and Redbrook Street or anywhere nearby, we can help. Nearby, we also cover Woodchurch (1 mile south), Brattle (1 mile south), Brook Street (2 miles south), Leigh Green (3 miles south-west) and Appledore Heath (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (5 miles north-east), Hythe (14 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles south-west), Bearsted (15 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north-west) and Kennington (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Romden Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Woodchurch Village Life Museum (0.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bonny Cravat Inn (0.7 miles south)
Places near Shirkoak
What else we do in Shirkoak
The scope of Artex removal
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
How it works
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Dig out previous surveys
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Getting a price
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
Shirkoak questions
Is asbestos common in Shirkoak homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Shirkoak may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work near Ham Street station?
Yes, we cover Shirkoak and the area towards Ham Street station, about 4 miles south-east.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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 usually aren’t licensed.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional.
After the job
File the result and the paperwork.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- File the test result and waste note
- Photos help us quote
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Empty the rooms in advance
Things not to do
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Responsibilities for owners
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Where asbestos turns up
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so a textured ceiling isn’t automatically asbestos.
People normally contact us about one of these:
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings before downlights go in
For a school such as Woodchurch Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
What your quote should include
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- If the price includes VAT
- The scope of the job, in writing
- How fibres will be kept down
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site