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Artex Removal in Sturry
Artex removal in Sturry and across Kent: removal of textured ceilings and walls, with written paperwork.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings already disturbed
Asbestos help in Sturry
Artex removal in Sturry
For an asbestos coating, the room is sealed, the coating kept wet and nothing sanded or dry-scraped. Typical jobs include ceilings due for plastering or skimming and coatings scraped during DIY, involving swirl patterns, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard.
Homes in areas like Sturry may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so test each different coating. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Area
- Sturry (CT2)
- Region
- Kent
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Weighing up your options
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why people choose us
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Covering London and the South East
Take a look at how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Good to know
So you know what to expect:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The quantity or area
- How easy it is to reach
- Disposal costs
- Travel and parking
Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Photos that help
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Cracks or breaks
- An overall view
- Visible markings
- The access route
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Duty holders and landlords in Sturry
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
If you manage or own a block in Sturry, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Towns and villages near Sturry
More for properties in Sturry
Sturry properties and textured coatings
Sturry is about 3 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Sturry is within our Kent area, whatever the size of the job. Sturry is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
For rented flats close to Sturry station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. A school like Sturry Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. Sturry is within about 5 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the CT2 postcode area and the streets around it. Your property could be on High Street, Park View and Link Road or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cover Broad Oak (1 mile west), Westbere (1 mile east), Calcott (1 mile north), Hersden (2 miles east) and Hicks Forstal (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Canterbury (3 miles south-west), Margate (12 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles east) and Broadstairs (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Roman Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (2.1 miles south). The countryside around Sturry includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (1.1 miles east) and Frank Montgomery School (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Swan Inn (within half a mile south)
Common questions in Sturry
Do you cover Sturry from London?
We cover Sturry, about 54 miles from central London.
Do older homes in Sturry have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Doing it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
The process
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- 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
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Clear the way to the work area
- Move things out of the way carefully
How to get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Why people call us in Sturry
Older coatings are often painted over many times, so age is hard to judge.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Ceilings before skimming
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Walls before tiling
- Flaking textured ceilings
If your home is one of the older properties in Sturry, near St Nicholas' Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Questions to ask before you book
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- If the price includes VAT
Afterwards
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
Going forward:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- File the test result and waste note
- Photos help us quote
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
Things not to do
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site