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Asbestos Artex Removal in St Lawrence, Kent
Artex removal in St Lawrence: textured coating testing and removal, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
Artex removal near St Lawrence
Artex removal near St Lawrence
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We will explain which suits your rooms. Typical jobs include ceilings before skimming and coatings already disturbed, involving textured walls, stipple finishes and Artex ceilings.
In a smaller place like St Lawrence, textured ceilings often show up when people renovate older family homes, and testing comes first. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- St Lawrence (CT11, CT12)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
How we work
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, and keep the coating damp as we work. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- 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 is what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking and access
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
St Lawrence properties and textured coatings
St Lawrence is about 1 mile west of Ramsgate, in Kent. If your Artex job is in St Lawrence, let us know about access when you get in touch. St Lawrence is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our area stretches from St Lawrence to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
In older homes in St Lawrence, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. For a school such as Ellington Infant School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. The coast is within about a mile of St Lawrence; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
For Artex jobs in CT11 and CT12, just send the postcode and a few photos. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Park Road, Saxon Road and Downs Road. St Lawrence is on the A255, which makes it simple to get to. Nearby, we also cover Ramsgate (1 mile east), Northwood (1 mile north), Upton (2 miles north-east), St Peter's (2 miles north) and Broadstairs (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles west), Margate (3 miles north), Dover (14 miles south), Deal (8 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (15 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Westwood Cross (1.5 miles north) and Ramsgate General Hospital (0.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near St Lawrence include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near St Lawrence include Chatham House Grammar School (0.6 miles east) and Churchill House School With Railed Area (0.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Admiral Fox pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Options to consider in St Lawrence
A low price may mean shortcuts, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Why choose us
- Clear advice on your options
- Covering London and the South East
- No removal until we know what it is
- Work done to the regulations
Read how we price jobs and our cost guide.
What happens next
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Keeping things safe:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Keep pets away
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
Avoid these
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
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What we do and don’t cover
What’s in and what’s out:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
St Lawrence questions
Could my house in St Lawrence contain asbestos?
If your home in St Lawrence was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How far is St Lawrence from London?
St Lawrence is about 65 miles from central London, well within our area.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Only once you know it’s clear. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job.
Do you cover St Lawrence?
Yes. We cover St Lawrence and the surrounding area as part of Kent. Send us the postcode for a quote.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in St Lawrence
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so testing is the only way to know.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings before plastering
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
If you are refurbishing flats near Ramsgate station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Questions to ask before booking
- The method and controls
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
How we price Artex removal
When we quote, we look at:
- The survey scope
- Access to the area
- Material and condition
- How much waste there is
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A clear close-up
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A rough size or measurement
Every job is quoted in writing. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
Can I do it myself?
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.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note