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Asbestos Artex Removal in Tankerton, Kent
Any pre-2000 building in Tankerton may contain asbestos. We offer removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Damaged or cracked coatings
Artex removal in Tankerton
Artex removal near Tankerton
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Tankerton, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. From ceilings before downlights go in and ceilings before plastering, we deal with textured walls, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard.
In places like Tankerton, textured ceilings are a common renovation find. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Area
- Tankerton (CT5)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The scope of Artex removal
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We need the room cleared
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Common materials
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
The process
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing, so there is no confusion.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Mention any parking restrictions
Getting a price
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Related guides
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
If you run a business from older premises in Tankerton, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Tankerton questions
Do textured ceilings in Tankerton homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you cover Tankerton from London?
Tankerton is about 50 miles from central London, well within our area.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
What it might be made of
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
What we deal with in Tankerton
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
People normally contact us about one of these:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings damaged by leaks
For rented flats close to Whitstable station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Comparing quotes
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- The scope of the job, in writing
- The method and controls
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The type of material and its condition
- The quantity or area
- Location, parking and any London charges
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- An overall view
- The access route
- A rough size or measurement
- A clear close-up
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Doing it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Artex in Tankerton homes
Tankerton is about 1 mile north-east of Whitstable, in Kent. In Tankerton, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We work in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Tankerton, near Church of All Saints or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. For a school such as St Mary's Catholic Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. Tankerton is within about a mile of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the CT5 postcode area. That could mean a property on Gann Road, Clare Road and Athol Road. Neighbouring places we cover include Swalecliffe (1 mile east), Chestfield (1 mile south-east), Whitstable (1 mile south-west), Radfall (2 miles south-east) and West End (2 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Faversham (8 miles south-west), Herne Bay (4 miles east) and Minster (11 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (under half a mile south-east) and Tankerton Castle (0.5 miles west). Within reach you will find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Tankerton include The Whitstable School (1 mile south-west)
- Local pubs include Monument Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
What happens next
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
After we have finished:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Photos help us quote
- Each different coating needs testing
What to avoid
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note