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Artex Removal in Temple Ewell
Buildings in Temple Ewell built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Ceilings before plastering
Asbestos help in Temple Ewell
How artex removal works in Temple Ewell
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Temple Ewell, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Typical jobs include walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights, including coated plasterboard, Artex ceilings and swirl patterns.
Rural homes near Temple Ewell have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Temple Ewell (CT16, CT17)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Responsibilities for owners
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Afterwards
Share the paperwork with your trades.
Some practical advice:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Send photos of the coatings
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Keep pets out of the work area
Don’ts
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Options to consider in Temple Ewell
Plastering over it is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
How we work in Temple Ewell
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- No removal until we know what it is
- Reports and results you can share
See our prices page and our cost guide.
Textured ceilings in Temple Ewell
Temple Ewell is about 2 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We work across Temple Ewell and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For rented flats close to Kearsney station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. For a school such as Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. Temple Ewell is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. Temple Ewell is within about 3 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Here we cover the CT16 and CT17 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. From Park Road, Lower Road and Green Lane or a nearby road, we can help. For properties just outside Temple Ewell, we cover Kearsney (1 mile south), River (1 mile south-east), Whitfield (1 mile north-east), Lydden (1 mile north-west) and Wolverton (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles south-west) and Walmer (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Dover Castle (2.9 miles south-east) and Dover Transport Museum (0.9 miles east). Open spaces near Temple Ewell include Dover Western Heights.
- Local schools include Dover Christ Church Academy (1.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Royal Oak Cottage The Royal Oak Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The size of the job
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Waste quantity and disposal
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Photos that help
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- How we’d reach it
- Cracks or breaks
- A picture of the whole area
Send us the address in Temple Ewell, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
What it might be made of
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Your questions about Artex removal in Temple Ewell
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do older homes in Temple Ewell have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. You’ll get available dates with the quote.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Can I just skim over it?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Temple Ewell
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
Typical jobs in Temple Ewell include:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Loft conversions and extensions
Older homes across Temple Ewell may have coatings added during past renovations.
Before you book anyone
- How fibres will be kept down
- If the price includes VAT
- The documents you’ll receive
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
How it works
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Clear the way to the work area
- Mention any parking restrictions
How to get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Other services in Temple Ewell
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note