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Asbestos Artex Removal in Shorne Ridgeway, Kent
Artex removal in Shorne Ridgeway: removal of textured ceilings and walls. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Artex removal in Shorne Ridgeway
About our artex removal in Shorne Ridgeway
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation, which is why testing first matters in Shorne Ridgeway. Typical jobs include ceilings coming down and damaged or cracked coatings, including Artex ceilings, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns.
Village homes like those in Shorne Ridgeway have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- Shorne Ridgeway (DA12)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after things afterwards
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, so future work is planned properly.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Each different coating needs testing
- Clear the rooms before the work
Things not to do
Test before the builders arrive.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
A closer look at the materials
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
DIY and asbestos
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
What we deal with in Shorne Ridgeway
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, which can make them crumble.
These are some of the things we deal with in Shorne Ridgeway:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
For a school such as Shorne Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
What to look for in a quote
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- VAT, clearly stated
- The method and controls
Your options compared
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and it remains in place. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why us?
- Accredited laboratory results
- No removal until we know what it is
- Reports and results you can share
- Houses, flats and business premises
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
What happens
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. We will tell you when we have finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Before we arrive
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Tell us about parking and access
Ask for a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll recommend the right option.
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Also in Shorne Ridgeway
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- How many samples are needed
- The quantity or area
- The type of material and its condition
- Licensed or non-licensed
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Helping us quote
Photo tips:
- Where we could park
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Cracks or breaks
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
For businesses and landlords in Shorne Ridgeway
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
For managing agents and freeholders in Shorne Ridgeway, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Shorne Ridgeway properties and textured coatings
Shorne Ridgeway is about 3 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. We cover Shorne Ridgeway as part of Kent, whatever the size of the job. Shorne Ridgeway is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 24 miles away.
Older homes across Shorne Ridgeway may have coatings added during past renovations. If you are refurbishing flats near Higham station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Wherever your property is in DA12, we can help with Artex removal. That could mean a property on Racefield Close, The Ridgeway and Tanyard Hill or the roads around them. We also carry out Artex jobs in Shorne (1 mile north), Upper Ifield (1 mile north-west), Higham (1 mile north-east), Gadshill (1 mile east) and Thong (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north-west) and Northfleet (4 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find French Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and Rochester Castle (3.2 miles east). Open spaces near Shorne Ridgeway include Gad's Hill and Sawyers Lake.
- Local schools include Strood Academy (1.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rose and Crown pub (less than half a mile north)
Common questions in Shorne Ridgeway
Is the Artex in my Shorne Ridgeway home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Could my house in Shorne Ridgeway contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. Often you can stay in other rooms.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site