Kent · England
Artex Removal for Shottenden
Artex removal in Shottenden, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Need Artex removal in Shottenden?
Looking after things afterwards
Share the paperwork with your trades.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Photos help us quote
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep pets away
Things not to do
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
About our artex removal in Shottenden
If your renovation in Shottenden involves textured ceilings, test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. Common materials are swirl patterns, coated plasterboard and textured walls, and typical jobs are flaking textured ceilings and walls before tiling.
In areas like Shottenden, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Area
- Shottenden (CT4)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
How to prepare
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Getting a price
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Doing it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Weighing up your options
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
What you get
- Accredited laboratory results
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Covering London and the South East
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
Read our prices page and our cost guide.
What we do and do not cover
Worth knowing before you book:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
Why people call us in Shottenden
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings before skimming
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
For rented flats close to Selling station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
What to look for in a quote
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Artex removal around Shottenden
Shottenden is about 5 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. We work across Shottenden and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We work in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Shottenden to Canterbury (7 miles away).
Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 5 miles of Shottenden; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the CT4 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Shottenden Road, Goldups Lane and Beaney's Lane; we cover every one. We also carry out Artex jobs in Perrywood (1 mile north), Selling (1 mile north), Hogben's Hill (2 miles north), Molash (2 miles south-west) and Mountain Street (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (5 miles north) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (1.6 miles east).
Shottenden: your questions answered
How far is Shottenden from London?
We cover Shottenden, about 47 miles from central London.
Do you work near Selling station?
Yes, we cover Shottenden and the area towards Selling station, about 2 miles north.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Either can work: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll advise room by room.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings usually aren’t licensed.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The type of material and its condition
- The size of the job
- Waste quantity and disposal
- How many samples are needed
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
What to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- How we’d reach it
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Cracks or breaks
- A close-up from a safe distance
Every job is quoted in writing. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
Also near Shottenden
More for properties in Shottenden
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site