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Asbestos Artex Removal in Swalecliffe, Kent
Worried about asbestos in Swalecliffe? Our service covers removal of textured ceilings and walls, with clear advice at each step.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Artex removal for Swalecliffe
How artex removal works in Swalecliffe
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Swalecliffe, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Typical materials include stipple finishes, swirl patterns and coated ceiling roses, and typical jobs are walls before tiling and ceilings before plastering.
In a smaller place like Swalecliffe, textured ceilings often show up when people renovate older family homes, and testing comes first. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Area
- Swalecliffe (CT5)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which does not change what’s underneath.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Swalecliffe
Older coatings are often painted over many times, so age is hard to judge.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings coming down
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Chestfield & Swalecliffe station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What your quote should include
- What paperwork you get
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What category of work it is
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
Prices and what affects them
Prices vary with:
- The survey scope
- Material and condition
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Location, parking and any London charges
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- Visible markings
- A clear close-up
- The parking area
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
What happens
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out previous surveys
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let us know if something’s broken
Getting a price
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll advise.
Helpful guides
Can I do it myself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Your options compared
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why us?
- Domestic and commercial work
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Records for your files
Read our prices page and published price ranges.
Looking after things afterwards
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Keep pets away
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
Avoid these
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Swalecliffe questions
How far is Swalecliffe from London?
We cover Swalecliffe, about 51 miles from central London.
Do you work near Chestfield & Swalecliffe station?
Yes, we cover Swalecliffe, including the streets around Chestfield & Swalecliffe station.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Can I just skim over it?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Also near Swalecliffe
Other services in Swalecliffe
Duty holders and landlords in Swalecliffe
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
If your business premises in Swalecliffe were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Artex removal around Swalecliffe
Swalecliffe is about 2 miles east of Whitstable, in Kent. Swalecliffe has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Swalecliffe is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our area stretches from Swalecliffe to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Swalecliffe Community Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. In older homes in Swalecliffe, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Swalecliffe is within about 2 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Artex jobs anywhere in CT5 start with the postcode and some photos. That could mean a property on Kemp Road, Brook Road and Burnan Road. You’ll find Swalecliffe on the A2990, which makes it simple to get to. If your property is just outside Swalecliffe, we also cover Chestfield (1 mile south), Tankerton (1 mile west), West End (1 mile south-east), Hampton (2 miles north-east) and Whitstable (2 miles west). We also cover nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Ramsgate (15 miles east), Faversham (8 miles west) and Herne Bay (3 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (0.7 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (1.3 miles west). Open spaces near Swalecliffe include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include The Whitstable School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Plough pub (within half a mile north-east)
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site