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Asbestos Artex Removal in Stone Cross, Kent
Artex removal in Stone Cross and across Kent: removal of textured ceilings and walls, with written paperwork.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Need Artex removal in Stone Cross?
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Artex removal in Stone Cross
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation, which is why testing first matters in Stone Cross. Typical jobs include ceilings before skimming and walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit, involving Artex ceilings, swirl patterns and textured walls.
In a village like Stone Cross, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Location
- Stone Cross (TN25)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Stone Cross
What else we do in Stone Cross
For businesses and landlords in Stone Cross
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Stone Cross, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Looking after things afterwards
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Keep pets away
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Photos help us quote
What to avoid
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
How we price Artex removal
Our quotes take into account:
- How much there is
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The survey scope
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Photos that help
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Approximate dimensions
- Damaged areas
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Artex removal around Stone Cross
Stone Cross is about 4 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. For Artex jobs in Stone Cross, tell us about parking and access. We work in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Stone Cross to Canterbury (15 miles away).
Stone Cross is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Wherever your property is in TN25, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Stone Cross Road and Frith Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Neighbouring places we cover include Bromley Green (2 miles west), Ruckinge (2 miles south), Orlestone (2 miles south-west), Hamstreet (2 miles south-west) and Kenardington (4 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Ashford (4 miles north), Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Folkestone (12 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (8 miles east) and Preston (15 miles north).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (3.5 miles north) and Ashford Designer Outlet (3.1 miles north). Open spaces near Stone Cross include Orlestone Forest.
Why people call us in Stone Cross
Many trades want a test result first.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings before skimming
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Ham Street station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Comparing quotes
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What paperwork you get
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
Stone Cross questions
Is the Artex in my Stone Cross home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Is asbestos common in Stone Cross homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
DIY and asbestos
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
How we work
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you.
- 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
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Tell us about parking and access
How to get a quote
You will get a written quote. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
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Options to consider in Stone Cross
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding. Ask about the method and the waste. Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why choose us
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Reports and results you can share
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
See our prices page and the cost guide.
- 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