Kent · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Sole Street, Kent
Found something that might be asbestos in Sole Street? Our service covers textured coating testing and removal, with clear advice at each step.
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
Artex removal near Sole Street
Artex removal in Sole Street
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. Typical jobs include ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed, including textured walls, Artex ceilings and coated ceiling roses.
Village homes like those in Sole Street have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Sole Street (DA13, DA12)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Good to know
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
What we deal with in Sole Street
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Coatings already disturbed
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
Older homes across Sole Street may have coatings added during past renovations.
What to look for in a quote
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
DIY and asbestos
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Choosing the right option
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Always test first. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
How we work in Sole Street
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Clear advice on your options
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Also near Sole Street
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
For managing agents and freeholders in Sole Street, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Questions from Sole Street
Do you cover Sole Street and the area around Sole Street station?
Yes. Sole Street station is close to the centre of Sole Street, and we cover the whole area.
Do you cover Sole Street from London?
Sole Street is about 22 miles from central London, well within our area.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
How much does Artex removal cost in Sole Street?
Room sizes, the method and the waste decide, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. To do that, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
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.
Do you cover Sole Street?
Yes. We cover Sole Street and the surrounding area as part of Kent. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Artex removal around Sole Street
Sole Street is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. We work across Sole Street and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Sole Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 22 miles away.
A school like Cobham Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. If you are refurbishing a rental near Sole Street station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
This part of Kent takes in DA13 and DA12. Whether your property is on Scratton Fields, Sole Street and Manor Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. If your property is just outside Sole Street, we also cover Gold Street (1 mile east), Round Street (1 mile north), Henley Street (1 mile south-east), Meopham (1 mile south-west) and Foxendown (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Gravesham Museum (3.9 miles north) and Gravesham Community Hospital (4 miles north). Open spaces near Sole Street include Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Meopham School (1.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Railway Inn (within half a mile south)
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- How much waste there is
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Travel and parking
- The survey scope
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- A rough size or measurement
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Street parking nearby
Each job is priced individually. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
How we work
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Let us know where we can park
- Find any old asbestos reports
Getting a price
You’ll get a written quote. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
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A closer look at the materials
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site