Kent · England
Artex Removal for The Moor
Need Artex removal in The Moor? We work across The Moor and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Asbestos help in The Moor
Responsibilities for owners
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Artex removal in The Moor
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. A small sample tells you which you have, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. Whether it’s ceilings before downlights go in and ceilings coming down, we deal with swirl patterns, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard and more.
Village homes like those in The Moor have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Area
- The Moor (TN18)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about Artex removal in The Moor
Do textured ceilings in The Moor homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you work on properties in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
It’s an option for an intact coating: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Don’t sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not until it’s been tested. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
The scope of Artex removal
Before booking, note that:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
What we deal with
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
Also in The Moor
After the job
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
Going forward:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Send photos of the coatings
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Test every different coating
Things not to do
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
The process
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces and bagged or wrapped. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- 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
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the work area
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Let us know if something’s broken
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’ll advise.
Related guides
Which option is right?
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
What you get
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Reports and results you can share
- Clear written quotes
Read how we price jobs or published price ranges.
Textured ceilings in The Moor
The Moor is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. Properties in The Moor range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We work right across the region, from The Moor to Canterbury (about 30 miles away).
If you are refurbishing a rental near Etchingham station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Older homes across The Moor may have coatings added during past renovations. Parts of the High Weald National Landscape are within about 5 miles of The Moor; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Artex jobs anywhere in TN18 start with the postcode and some photos. Local streets include The Moor, Pipers Lane and The Chestnuts; we cover every one. Other places close to The Moor we cover include Hawkhurst (1 mile north-east), Little Conghurst (1 mile east), Pipsden (1 mile north-east), Four Throws (1 mile east) and Beal's Green (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (8 miles east), Southborough (13 miles north-west) and Park Wood (14 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (4.6 miles west).
- Schools near The Moor include Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Eight Bells Hotel (less than half a mile south)
DIY and asbestos
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
A closer look at the materials
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
How we price Artex removal
Our quotes take into account:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- What the material is and its state
- How many samples are needed
- Access to the area
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- Damaged areas
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A photo of the whole area
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site