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Artex Removal for Teston
Artex removal in Teston: removal of textured ceilings and walls, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Walls before tiling
Asbestos help in Teston
Why people call us in Teston
Older coatings are often painted over many times, so age is hard to judge.
People normally contact us about one of these:
- Coatings already disturbed
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Structural work through coated ceilings
If your home is one of the older properties in Teston, near Church of St Peter and St Paul or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Comparing quotes
- The method and controls
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- VAT, clearly stated
About our artex removal in Teston
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. Typical materials include textured walls, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses, and typical jobs are rented homes refurbished between tenants and coatings in the way of electrical work.
In towns and villages like Teston, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Location
- Teston (ME18)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Teston
Do you come out to small villages like Teston?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Is asbestos common in Teston homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
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.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll advise for each room.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Teston properties and textured coatings
Teston is about 4 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Teston is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Teston is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our area stretches from Teston to Canterbury (28 miles away).
If you are refurbishing a rental near Wateringbury station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. For a school such as Wateringbury Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Here we cover the ME18 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Whether your property is on The Street, Courtlands and Church Street or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also cover Red Hill (1 mile north-west), West Farleigh (1 mile south-east), Wateringbury (1 mile west), Barming Heath (1 mile east) and Hoppers Corner (1 mile east). We also cover nearby towns such as Maidstone (4 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Oakwood Hospital (2.1 miles north-east) and Teapot Island (2.6 miles south-west).
- Local schools include The Malling School (2.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Wateringbury pub (0.7 miles west)
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you manage or own a block in Teston, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Can I do it myself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
What it might be made of
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Prices and what affects them
Prices vary with:
- Parking and access charges
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The type of material and its condition
A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- Approximate dimensions
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- An overall view
- Street parking nearby
Send us the address in Teston, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
After the job
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Going forward:
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Each different coating needs testing
Avoid these
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Test before the builders arrive.
How we work
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Getting ready
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Towns and villages near Teston
Other services in Teston
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site