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Artex Removal in Tonge
Artex removal in Tonge, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Artex removal in Tonge
About our artex removal in Tonge
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through. People often contact us about structural work through coated ceilings and rented flats before redecoration, involving coated plasterboard, swirl patterns and coated ceiling roses.
In towns and villages like Tonge, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Where
- Tonge (ME9)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Artex in Tonge homes
Tonge is about 2 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Tonge is within our Kent area, for Artex jobs of every size. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our area stretches from Tonge to Canterbury (14 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Teynham station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. A school like Sittingbourne Community College should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
Artex jobs anywhere in ME9 start with the postcode and some photos. We also carry out Artex jobs in Tonge Corner (1 mile south), Milton Regis (1 mile west), Murston (1 mile south-west), Radfield (1 mile south) and Kemsley (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (11 miles east), Faversham (5 miles south-east) and Herne Bay (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.1 miles west) and Castle Rough (1.3 miles north-west).
Can I do it myself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
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After we’ve finished in Tonge
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Once we’re done:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Give us room sizes
Avoid these
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Good to know
The usual limits are:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- We need the room cleared
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
What happens
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked before the seals come down. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Before we arrive
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Let us know where we can park
- Find any old asbestos reports
Get a quote
Each job is priced individually. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
Related guides
Weighing up your options
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why us?
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
See how we price jobs or the cost guide.
What we deal with in Tonge
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, which can make them crumble.
Typical jobs in Tonge include:
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings scraped during DIY
If your home is one of the older properties in Tonge, near Church of St Giles or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Before you book anyone
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Suitable insurance for the work
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
Duty holders and landlords in Tonge
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Questions from Tonge
Do you cover small places like Tonge?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Do textured ceilings in Tonge homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then ask for advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings generally are not licensed.
Do you cover Tonge?
Yes, Tonge is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site