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Artex Removal in South Stour
Buildings in South Stour built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Loft conversions
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Artex removal near South Stour
About our artex removal in South Stour
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry. From coatings damaged by DIY and ceilings due for plastering or skimming, we deal with Artex ceilings, coated plasterboard and stipple finishes and more.
In a village like South Stour, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Location
- South Stour (TN25)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from South Stour
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you work near Ashford International station?
Yes. Ashford International station is about 2.8 miles north-west of South Stour, and we cover both.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: many coatings are asbestos-free. Testing a sample is how you find out.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Send us the details of the premises.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
Your options compared
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Always test first. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
How we work in South Stour
- Across London and the South East
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Houses, flats and business premises
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Looking after things afterwards
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
Once we are done:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- File the test result and waste note
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Keep pets out of the work area
Don’ts
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Test before the builders arrive.
The process
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- 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
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Let us know where we can park
- Mention any damage before we arrive
How to get a quote
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
Other services in South Stour
Artex in South Stour homes
South Stour is about 3 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. We cover South Stour as part of Kent, for Artex jobs of every size. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
For rented flats close to Ashford International station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 6 miles of South Stour, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
For Artex jobs in TN25, just send the postcode and a few photos. For properties just outside South Stour, we cover Mersham (1 mile north-east), Sevington (2 miles north), Hinxhill Park (2 miles north), Ridgeway (3 miles north-east) and Hinxhill (3 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Ashford (3 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (8 miles east) and Davington (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (2.4 miles north) and Ashford Designer Outlet (2.3 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Hatch Park.
Should you do it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Good to know
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We need the room cleared
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
How we price Artex removal
Every quote reflects:
- Disposal costs
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Material and condition
- The number of samples or the size of the building
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- A rough size or measurement
- Where we could park
- Labels, if any
- The access route
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
- 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