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Asbestos Artex Removal in St Michaels, Kent
Need Artex removal in St Michaels? We work across St Michaels and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
Need Artex removal in St Michaels?
About our artex removal in St Michaels
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. People often contact us about coatings damaged by leaks and structural work through coated ceilings, including stipple finishes, Artex ceilings and swirl patterns.
In a village like St Michaels, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need.
- Area
- St Michaels (TN30)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Responsibilities for owners
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
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A test before removal can save money: a clear result means normal methods. Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, because the material is clear.
Why people choose us
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Domestic and commercial work
- Waste paperwork for every removal
Take a look at how we quote or published price ranges.
Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
How it works
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Dig out previous surveys
Getting a price
You’ll get a written quote. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
Helpful guides
Afterwards
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Some practical advice:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Give us room sizes
- Keep pets away
Things not to do
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Test before the builders arrive.
Questions from St Michaels
Do textured ceilings in St Michaels homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
How far is St Michaels from London?
St Michaels is about 45 miles from central London, well within our area.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
Do you cover St Michaels?
Yes, we do: St Michaels is within the area we cover in Kent. Send the postcode and a few photos and we’ll quote.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
DIY and asbestos
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
St Michaels properties and textured coatings
St Michaels is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cover St Michaels 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 area stretches from St Michaels to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
A school like St Michael's Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. St Michaels is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
This part of Kent takes in TN30, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. That could mean a property on Ox Lane, Swain Road and Grange Road or the roads around them. You will find St Michaels on the A28, so it’s easy for us to reach. Other places close to St Michaels we cover include London Beach (1 mile north), Tenterden (1 mile south), Broad Tenterden (2 miles south), Parkgate (2 miles west) and Clapper Hill (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (15 miles north-west), Bearsted (14 miles north-west) and Park Wood (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Tenterden and District Museum (1.3 miles south) and Romden Castle (4.3 miles north).
- Schools near St Michaels include Homewood School (0.5 miles south)
Typical Artex jobs in St Michaels
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, which can make them crumble.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings coming down
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
If your home is one of the older properties in St Michaels, near Church of St Michael or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Before booking anyone
- What category of work it is
- The method and controls
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- What paperwork you get
Limits to be aware of
Before you book, note that:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- We need the room cleared
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site