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Artex Removal for Staplestreet
Looking for Artex removal in Staplestreet? We cover Staplestreet and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Loft conversions
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings before skimming
Asbestos help in Staplestreet
Limits to be aware of
A few things to be aware of:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials in Staplestreet
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
About our artex removal in Staplestreet
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Staplestreet, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. People often contact us about ceilings before skimming and coatings already disturbed, involving swirl patterns, coated plasterboard and coated ceiling roses.
In a village like Staplestreet, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Location
- Staplestreet (ME13)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Other services in Staplestreet
What it might be made of
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
DIY and asbestos
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Questions from Staplestreet
Could my house in Staplestreet contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Staplestreet can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Staplestreet and the area around Selling station?
Yes, we cover Staplestreet and the area towards Selling station, about 1.9 miles south.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
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.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
How we work
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Before we arrive
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Find any old asbestos reports
Getting a price
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
After we have finished in Staplestreet
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, with a consignment note.
A few practical points:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Give us room sizes
- Send photos of the coatings
Things not to do
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Staplestreet
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, so they may start to flake.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings before plastering
For rented flats close to Selling station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Comparing quotes
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Any exclusions
- The documents you will receive
- What category of work it is
Artex in Staplestreet homes
Staplestreet is about 3 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. Homes, landlords and businesses in Staplestreet contact us for Artex jobs about all kinds of jobs. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Staplestreet to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
A school like Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. Older homes across Staplestreet may have coatings added during past renovations. The coast is within about 6 miles of Staplestreet, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
We cover Artex jobs across the ME13 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Staple Street, Forge Farm Row and Staplestreet Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Nearby, we also cover Slutshole (1 mile north-east), Hernhill (1 mile north-east), Goodnestone (1 mile north-west), Culmers (1 mile north) and Dargate (1 mile north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.2 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.7 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find White Horse Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Staplestreet must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
If you manage or own a block in Staplestreet, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Your options compared
A test before removal can save money: a clear result means normal methods. Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why people choose us
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Records for your files
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
See our prices page or our cost guide.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site