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Artex Removal in Skeete
Any pre-2000 building in Skeete may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers Artex removal, with testing first.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Artex removal for Skeete
Weighing up your options
A low price may mean shortcuts, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
How we work in Skeete
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
See our prices page and our cost guide.
About our artex removal in Skeete
If your renovation in Skeete involves textured ceilings, get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. Whether it’s ceilings due for plastering or skimming and extensions that cut into ceilings, we deal with textured walls, coated plasterboard and stipple finishes and more.
Village homes like those in Skeete have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Location
- Skeete (CT18)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Clear the way to the work area
How to get a quote
To get a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Related guides
Skeete properties and textured coatings
Skeete is about 4 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Wherever your property is in Skeete, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we’ll quote. Skeete is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
If you are refurbishing flats near Westenhanger station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Skeete is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. Skeete is within about 5 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
Here we cover the CT18 postcode area. If your property is just outside Skeete, we also cover Woodland (1 mile north-east), Hemsted (1 mile north), Lyminge (1 mile east), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Postling (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Ashford (8 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Faversham (15 miles north-west) and Hythe (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (5.6 miles south-east) and Saltwood Castle (3.4 miles south). Open spaces near Skeete include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
What affects the price in Skeete
What drives the price:
- How much waste there is
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How much there is
- The number of samples or the size of the building
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Sending photos
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Visible markings
- An idea of size
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
FAQs for Skeete
Do you cover Skeete from London?
We cover Skeete, about 56 miles from central London.
Is asbestos common in Skeete homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
How can I get a price?
Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then get advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Do you cover Skeete?
We do: our area includes Skeete and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos and we’ll quote.
How much does Artex removal cost in Skeete?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote after testing.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
More for properties in Skeete
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Skeete must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
After we’ve finished in Skeete
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Once we’re done:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Send photos of the coatings
- Keep the results and paperwork
What to avoid
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
DIY and asbestos
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
What we deal with in Skeete
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, which can make them crumble.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings coming down
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings already disturbed
Non-domestic buildings like Stowting Church of England Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Comparing quotes
- The scope of the job, in writing
- What category of work it is
- The method and controls
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site