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Artex Removal in Teynham Street
Artex removal in Teynham Street: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Landlord refurbishments
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Artex removal in Teynham Street
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Teynham Street, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. Whether it’s coatings already disturbed and ceilings before downlights go in, we cover coated ceiling roses, stipple finishes and coated plasterboard and more.
Village homes like those in Teynham Street have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Area
- Teynham Street (ME9)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What’s included, and what is not
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- We need the room cleared
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Teynham Street
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
DIY and asbestos
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Towns and villages near Teynham Street
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Artex removal around Teynham Street
Teynham Street is about 3 miles north-west of Faversham, in Kent. We work across Teynham Street and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Teynham Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Teynham station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. In older homes in Teynham Street, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Artex jobs anywhere in ME9 start with the postcode and some photos. Local streets include Teynham Street, Marsh Lane and Conyer Road; we cover every one. If your property is just outside Teynham Street, we also cover Deerton Street (1 mile south), Conyer (1 mile north-west), Teynham (1 mile south-west), Norton Ash (1 mile south) and Lewson Street (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles west), Whitstable (9 miles east) and Faversham (3 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Dolphin Sailing Barge Museum (3.4 miles west) and Castle Rough (3.3 miles north-west).
What happens
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away.
- 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
Getting ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Clear the way to the work area
Getting a price
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will recommend the right option.
Helpful guides
What happens next
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Some practical advice:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Send photos of the coatings
- Keep the results and paperwork
Avoid these
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Your options compared
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Why us?
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Reports and results you can share
Take a look at how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Duty holders and landlords in Teynham Street
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
For managing agents and freeholders in Teynham Street, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Why people call us in Teynham Street
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
These are some of the things we deal with in Teynham Street:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings damaged by DIY
A school like Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Before you book anyone
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What is not included
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- The method and controls
Questions from Teynham Street
Do you cover Teynham Street and the area around Teynham station?
Yes. Teynham station is about 0.8 miles south-west of Teynham Street, and we cover both.
Is asbestos common in Teynham Street 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.
How do I get a quote?
Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
How much does Artex removal cost in Teynham Street?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote once we know what it contains.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
What it might be made of
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site