Kent · England
Artex Removal in Sittingbourne
Worried about asbestos in Sittingbourne? Our service covers textured coating testing and removal, with clear advice at each step.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Artex removal for Sittingbourne
For landlords, agents and businesses
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Sittingbourne must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Artex removal near Sittingbourne
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We will explain which suits your rooms. People often contact us about textured walls before a refit and ceilings due for plastering or skimming, involving coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and stipple finishes.
In towns like Sittingbourne, plenty of homes from the 1960s to 1990s have textured ceilings. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- Sittingbourne (ME10, ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Also near Sittingbourne
Also in Sittingbourne
Doing it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Why people call us in Sittingbourne
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so testing is the only way to know.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Landlord refurbishments
- Loft conversions
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Damaged or cracked coatings
Older homes across Sittingbourne may have coatings added during past renovations.
Before booking anyone
- The method and controls
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What isn’t included
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
Your questions about Artex removal in Sittingbourne
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you work near Sittingbourne station?
Yes, we cover Sittingbourne, including the streets around Sittingbourne station.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Materials we deal with
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The quantity or area
- Disposal costs
- Access to the area
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Where we could park
- Visible markings
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Every job is quoted in writing. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
What happens next
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Each different coating needs testing
What to avoid
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
The process
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Before we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Mention any parking restrictions
How to get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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The scope of Artex removal
To be clear about the scope:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials in Sittingbourne
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Artex in Sittingbourne homes
Sittingbourne is about 37 miles east of London, in Kent. Wherever your property is in Sittingbourne, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we’ll quote. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Sittingbourne to Canterbury (16 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Borden Grammar School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. If you are refurbishing flats near Sittingbourne station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Sittingbourne is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Artex jobs anywhere in ME10 and ME9 start with the postcode and some photos. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as High Street, Roman Square and Moonstone Square, wherever it is in Sittingbourne. You’ll find Sittingbourne on the A2 and A249, which makes it simple to get to. Other places close to Sittingbourne we cover include Murston (1 mile east), Milton Regis (1 mile north-east), Kemsley (1 mile north), Howt Green (1 mile north-west) and Heart's Delight (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (7 miles east), Minster (6 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (15 miles west). Sittingbourne is one of the larger places we cover in Kent, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age.
Other landmarks nearby include Court Hall Museum (within half a mile north) and Bayford Court (within half a mile east).
- Local schools include Milton Court Primary Academy (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Golden Hope pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (0.5 miles north)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site