Kent · England
Artex Removal in The Valley
Artex removal in The Valley, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Loft conversions and extensions
Artex removal near The Valley
What we deal with in The Valley
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
For rented flats close to Charing station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- What paperwork you get
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
About our artex removal in The Valley
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. Testing a sample tells you, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. People often contact us about ceilings before skimming and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights, including coated ceiling roses, coated plasterboard and textured walls.
Rural homes near The Valley have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- The Valley (ME13)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Choosing the right option
A low price may mean shortcuts, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
What you get
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
See our prices page and our cost guide.
The process
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Clear the way to the work area
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will recommend the right option.
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Limits to be aware of
Before you book, note that:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We need the room cleared
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials in The Valley
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
The Valley properties and textured coatings
The Valley is about 6 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. In The Valley, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. The Valley is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
In older homes in The Valley, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. The Valley is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
For Artex jobs in ME13, just send the postcode and a few photos. Neighbouring places we cover include Stalisfield Green (1 mile south), Stalisfield (1 mile south), Eastling (2 miles north), Throwley Forstal (2 miles east) and Throwley (2 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (2.3 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
DIY and asbestos
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
What it might be made of
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
The Valley questions
Do you come out to small villages like The Valley?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you work on properties 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.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
For businesses and landlords in The Valley
If your business premises in The Valley were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in The Valley, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Also near The Valley
What else we do in The Valley
Looking after things afterwards
File the result and the paperwork.
Some practical advice:
- Photos help us quote
- Test every different coating
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Empty the rooms in advance
Avoid these
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note