Kent · England
Artex Removal for Southfleet
Artex removal across Southfleet, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Artex removal for Southfleet
DIY and asbestos
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Artex removal in Southfleet
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry. Typical jobs include coatings already disturbed and ceilings before skimming, including textured walls, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard.
In areas like Southfleet, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Location
- Southfleet (DA13)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Looking after things afterwards
File the result and the paperwork.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Photos help us quote
- File the test result and waste note
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
What to avoid
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How much waste there is
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Location, parking and any London charges
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Sending photos
When you send photos, these help most:
- How we’d reach it
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Questions from Southfleet
Do textured ceilings in Southfleet homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do you cover Southfleet from London?
Southfleet is about 19 miles from central London, well within our area.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Also near Southfleet
What’s included, and what is not
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Common materials
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
How we work
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Getting a price
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
What we deal with in Southfleet
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights releases fibres.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings before skimming
A school like Sedley's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Comparing quotes
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Whether the job needs notifying
- How fibres will be kept down
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
Southfleet properties and textured coatings
Southfleet is about 2 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. If your Artex job is in Southfleet, let us know about access. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Southfleet to London (19 miles away).
Older homes across Southfleet may have coatings added during past renovations. If you are refurbishing a rental near Longfield station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Artex jobs anywhere in DA13 start with the postcode and some photos. That could mean a property on Red Street, Gloxinia Road and Brakefield Road. Other places close to Southfleet we cover include Hook Green (1 mile south-west), Northfleet Green (1 mile east), Betsham (1 mile north-west), Painters Ash (1 mile north-east) and Springhead (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles south) and Swanley (7 miles west).
A little further out are Gravesham Community Hospital (2.7 miles north-east) and Bluewater (2.9 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Sawyers Lake.
- Schools near Southfleet include Northfleet School for Girls (1.3 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Black Lion pub (within half a mile south-west)
Your options compared
A test before removal can save money: a clear result means normal methods. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why choose us
- Work done to the regulations
- Reports and results you can share
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Accredited laboratory results
See how we quote and published price ranges.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site