Kent · England
Artex Removal for Tunstall
Artex removal across Tunstall, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
Asbestos help in Tunstall
The scope of Artex removal
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
Artex removal near Tunstall
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through, which is why testing first matters in Tunstall. Whether it’s walls before tiling and damaged or cracked coatings, we cover swirl patterns, coated ceiling roses and stipple finishes.
Village homes like those in Tunstall have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Where
- Tunstall (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How much waste there is
- The quantity or area
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Approximate dimensions
- The access route
- Damaged areas
- Visible markings
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Your options compared
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
What you get
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Take a look at how we quote or published price ranges.
After the job
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, so future work is planned properly.
To avoid problems in future:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Keep pets away
- Send photos of the coatings
- File the test result and waste note
What to avoid
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Test before the builders arrive.
Tunstall questions
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do older homes in Tunstall have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
How much does Artex removal cost in Tunstall?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote after testing.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then ask for advice.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You will get available dates with the quote.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
Artex in Tunstall homes
Tunstall is about 1 mile south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Wherever your property is in Tunstall, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we’ll quote. Tunstall is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Tunstall to Canterbury (16 miles away).
For rented flats close to Sittingbourne station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. If your home is one of the older properties in Tunstall, near Church of St John the Baptist or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Tunstall, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of ME9. For properties just outside Tunstall, we cover Heart's Delight (1 mile north-west), Borden (1 mile north-west), Highsted (1 mile east), Rodmersham Green (1 mile east) and Sittingbourne (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (7 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles west).
A little further out are Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north-east) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.9 miles north).
- Local schools include Fulston Manor School (0.9 miles north-east)
Doing it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Places near Tunstall
Other services in Tunstall
For businesses and landlords in Tunstall
If you manage or own a block in Tunstall, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
If you run a business from older premises in Tunstall, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Step by step
Our team wears protective equipment, and the room stays closed. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
How to prepare
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
How to get a quote
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Read more
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site