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Artex Removal in St Mary's Bay
Found something that might be asbestos in St Mary's Bay? Our service covers textured coating testing and removal, with clear advice at each step.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
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Artex removal near St Mary's Bay
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in St Mary's Bay, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. Whether it’s coatings in the way of electrical work and loft conversions, we deal with coated ceiling roses, coated plasterboard and Artex ceilings.
In St Mary's Bay, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so each type needs testing. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, so you have a record.
- Where
- St Mary's Bay (TN29)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in St Mary's Bay must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
What we deal with in St Mary's Bay
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings before plastering
- Textured walls before a refit
- Flaking textured ceilings
A school like The Marsh Academy should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Which areas and materials are covered
How we price Artex removal
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The size of the job
- Travel and parking
- The survey scope
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Sending photos
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- An overall view
- A clear close-up
- How we’d reach it
- An idea of size
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
St Mary's Bay properties and textured coatings
St Mary's Bay is about 6 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. St Mary's Bay is within our Kent area, for Artex jobs of every size. St Mary's Bay is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our area stretches from St Mary's Bay to Canterbury (about 19 miles away).
In older homes in St Mary's Bay, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
We carry out Artex jobs all over TN29 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Maple Drive, Oak Drive and Beechwood Close, and Artex removal is available on all of them. We also carry out Artex jobs in St Mary in the Marsh (1 mile west), Burmarsh (3 miles north), Newchurch (3 miles north-west), Postling Green (5 miles north) and Bonnington (6 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Ashford (10 miles north-west), Folkestone (10 miles north-east), Hythe (6 miles north-east), Hawkinge (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (13 miles west) and Cheriton (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romney 'castle' (3.6 miles west).
Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Afterwards
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
To avoid problems in future:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Send photos of the coatings
- File the test result and waste note
- Give us room sizes
Avoid these
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Should you do it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Nearby places to St Mary's Bay
What else we do in St Mary's Bay
Step by step
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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The scope of Artex removal
What’s in and what’s out:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Questions from St Mary's Bay
How far is St Mary's Bay from London?
St Mary's Bay is about 57 miles from central London, well within our area.
Is the Artex in my St Mary's Bay home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote after testing.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site