Kent · England
Artex Removal for Shorne
Artex removal in Shorne: Artex removal, with testing first, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings before downlights go in
Artex removal in Shorne
Artex in Shorne homes
Shorne is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. We work across Shorne and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Shorne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 23 miles away.
For rented flats close to Higham station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. In older homes in Shorne, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
We cover Artex jobs across DA12. Streets in the area include The Street, Cob Drive and Crown Green, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Other places close to Shorne we cover include Upper Ifield (1 mile west), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south), Higham (1 mile east), Thong (1 mile west) and Gadshill (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles south), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (4 miles west) and Swanley (11 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Gravesham Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include Thamesview School (1.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Rose and Crown pub (under half a mile south)
Artex removal near Shorne
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. People often contact us about rented flats before redecoration and coatings damaged by leaks, involving textured walls, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses.
In places like Shorne, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Location
- Shorne (DA12)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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DIY and asbestos
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
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.
Good to know
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
Responsibilities for owners
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Shorne questions
Could my house in Shorne contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Shorne can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you come out to small villages like Shorne?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then get advice.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both are options: the right choice depends on the room. We will advise room by room.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
Materials, one by one
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Why people call us in Shorne
Most problems come during renovation: sanding, dry scraping or drilling.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Landlord refurbishments
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Walls before tiling
For a school such as Shorne Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Before booking anyone
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What paperwork you get
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- Access to the area
- How much waste there is
- Location, parking and any London charges
- What the material is and its state
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Helping us quote
Helpful photos:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- An idea of size
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The parking area
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
Step by step
If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
How to prepare
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Dig out previous surveys
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
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After we have finished in Shorne
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Photos help us quote
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep pets away
Things not to do
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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