Kent · England
Artex Removal for Stocker's Head
Artex removal in Stocker's Head, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings before plastering
- Textured walls before a refit
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Artex removal near Stocker's Head
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. We often deal with textured walls, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns, and typical jobs are textured walls before a refit and ceilings due for plastering or skimming.
In places like Stocker's Head, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- Stocker's Head (TN27)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Mention any parking restrictions
Get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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What happens next
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, with a consignment note.
To avoid problems in future:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Keep pets out of the work area
- File the test result and waste note
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
Don’ts
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Which option is right?
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Test first. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why people choose us
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Domestic and commercial work
See our prices page and the cost guide.
How we price Artex removal
Every quote reflects:
- Travel and parking
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The size of the job
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Helping us quote
Photos often save us a visit:
- The parking area
- Damaged areas
- How we’d reach it
- Labels, if any
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
What we do and don’t cover
To be clear about the scope:
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials in Stocker's Head
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
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What else we do in Stocker's Head
Can I do it myself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Stocker's Head: your questions answered
Do you come out to small villages like Stocker's Head?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do older homes in Stocker's Head have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Stocker's Head may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
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.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. You will get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Do you work in flats?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
For businesses and landlords in Stocker's Head
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
If you manage or own a block in Stocker's Head, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Textured ceilings in Stocker's Head
Stocker's Head is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Properties in Stocker's Head range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Stocker's Head is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
If you are refurbishing a rental near Charing station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Non-domestic buildings like Charing Church of England Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. Stocker's Head is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Artex jobs anywhere in TN27 start with the postcode and some photos. Nearby, we also cover Charing Hill (1 mile west), Stalisfield (2 miles north), Stalisfield Green (2 miles north), Paddock (2 miles east) and The Valley (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south-east), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Newnham Castle (4.7 miles north).
- Local pubs include King's Head Public House (1 mile south-west)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site