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Artex Removal in Stowting Common
Buildings in Stowting Common built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer Artex removal, with testing first.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings before skimming
Artex removal in Stowting Common
About our artex removal in Stowting Common
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. Whether it’s walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit and loft conversions and extensions, we deal with coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and swirl patterns and more.
Rural homes near Stowting Common have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Location
- Stowting Common (TN25)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Stowting Common
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Walls before tiling
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings coming down
If you are refurbishing a rental near Westenhanger station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Questions to ask before you book
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- What category of work it is
What we do and don’t cover
The usual limits are:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
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Stowting Common questions
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
How far is Stowting Common from London?
We cover Stowting Common, about 54 miles from central London.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Options to consider in Stowting Common
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why choose us
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Take a look at how we price jobs and the cost guide.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you manage or own a block in Stowting Common, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Stowting Common must 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.
The process
Our team wears protective equipment, and keep the room closed while we work. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Clear the way to the work area
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
How to get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
A closer look at the materials
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
What happens next
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Once we’re done:
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Test every different coating
- Keep the results and paperwork
Avoid these
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Test before the builders arrive.
Artex removal around Stowting Common
Stowting Common is about 6 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. We cover Stowting Common as part of Kent, whatever the size of the job. Stowting Common is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our area stretches from Stowting Common to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
Older homes across Stowting Common may have coatings added during past renovations. A school like Stowting Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 4 miles of Stowting Common; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too. The coast is within about 6 miles of Stowting Common, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
This part of Kent takes in TN25. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Brabourne Lane and Stowting Hill, wherever it is in Stowting Common. Other places close to Stowting Common we cover include Stowting (1 mile south), Hemsted (1 mile south-east), Skeete (2 miles south-east), Woodland (2 miles south-east) and Rhodes Minnis (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (7 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Faversham (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (5.1 miles west). Open spaces near Stowting Common include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
What affects the price in Stowting Common
What changes the cost:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The category of work
- The type of material and its condition
- Access to the area
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Helping us quote
For a quick quote, include:
- Approximate dimensions
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Damaged areas
- A clear close-up
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site