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Asbestos Artex Removal in South Street, Kent
Buildings in South Street built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Ceilings coming down
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings already disturbed
Artex removal in South Street
Artex removal in South Street
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in South Street, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. From ceilings coming down and loft conversions, we cover stipple finishes, swirl patterns and Artex ceilings.
Rural homes near South Street have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, so you have a record.
- Where
- South Street (ME13)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common reasons for Artex jobs in South Street
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, which can make them crumble.
These are some of the things we deal with in South Street:
- Ceilings before plastering
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings already disturbed
- Rented flats before redecoration
For rented flats close to Selling station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Whether VAT is included
- The method and controls
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
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After the job
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Test every different coating
What to avoid
Test before the builders arrive.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
DIY and asbestos
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
The process
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
How to prepare
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Find any old asbestos reports
Get a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Related guides
South Street properties and textured coatings
South Street is about 3 miles south-east of Preston, in Kent. Anywhere in South Street, just send the postcode. South Street is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
In older homes in South Street, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Non-domestic buildings like Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 7 miles of South Street; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Wherever your property is in ME13, Artex removal is available. Whether your property is on North Lane and South Street or a nearby road, the process is the same. Other places close to South Street we cover include Crouch (1 mile north-west), Oversland (1 mile east), Neames Forstal (1 mile south-west), Hickmans Green (1 mile north-east) and Winterbourne (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (6 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.7 miles east) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.8 miles south). The countryside around South Street includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Sondes Arms (under half a mile south-west)
The scope of Artex removal
Before booking, note that:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We need the room cleared
- Other materials may need their own approach
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
Which option is right?
You will find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Always test first. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Why choose us
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Accredited laboratory results
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- No removal until we know what it is
Read how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in South Street, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Your questions about Artex removal in South Street
Do you cover South Street and the area around Selling station?
Yes. Selling station is close to the centre of South Street, and we cover the whole area.
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.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Generally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. To do that, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Is my textured ceiling in South Street asbestos?
Not every coating does: many coatings are asbestos-free. Testing a sample is how you find out.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We will identify it and advise on removal.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note