Kent · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in The Stocks, Kent
Any pre-2000 building in The Stocks may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers textured coating testing and removal.
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Need Artex removal in The Stocks?
Artex removal in The Stocks
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 jobs include textured walls before a refit and structural work through coated ceilings, including Artex ceilings, coated ceiling roses and swirl patterns.
In towns and villages like The Stocks, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- The Stocks (TN30)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
How to prepare
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell us about parking and access
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
Ask for a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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What’s included, and what isn’t
What’s in and what’s out:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
The Stocks properties and textured coatings
The Stocks is about 11 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. For Artex jobs in The Stocks, tell us about parking and access. The Stocks is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from The Stocks to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
A school like Wittersham Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. If your home is one of the older properties in The Stocks, near Parish Church of St John the Baptist or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. The coast is within about 5 miles of The Stocks; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
Anywhere in TN30, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Stocks Road, Budd's Lane and Wittersham Road; we cover every one. If your property is just outside The Stocks, we also cover Acton (1 mile north), Wittersham (1 mile west), Stone Corner (1 mile north), Stone in Oxney (2 miles east) and Reading Street (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (4 miles north), Kennington (13 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles east), Staplehurst (13 miles north-west) and Stanhope (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Smallhythe Place (2 miles north-west) and Ypres Tower (4.4 miles south). Open spaces near The Stocks include Flatropers Wood.
- Nearby, you will find The Ewe And Lamb Inn (0.5 miles west)
A closer look at the materials
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Nearby places to The Stocks
Other services in The Stocks
Common reasons for Artex jobs in The Stocks
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
These come up again and again:
- Walls before tiling
- Loft conversions
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Landlord refurbishments
If you’re refurbishing flats near Rye station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
What to look for in a quote
- The method and controls
- If the price includes VAT
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- What paperwork you get
For landlords, agents and businesses
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Can I do it myself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
The Stocks questions
Do you cover small places like The Stocks?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is asbestos common in The Stocks homes?
Any home in The Stocks built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. Often you can stay in other rooms.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
Do you work in The Stocks?
Yes. We cover The Stocks and the surrounding area as part of Kent. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Weighing up your options
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why us?
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Records for your files
Read how we price jobs and our cost guide.
How we price Artex removal
The cost depends on:
- Access to the area
- The type of material and its condition
- How much waste there is
- Location, parking and any London charges
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Sending photos
When you send photos, these help most:
- A clear close-up
- How we’d reach it
- An idea of size
- An overall view
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site