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Asbestos Artex Removal in Upstreet, Kent
Buildings in Upstreet built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers Artex removal, with testing first.
- Walls before tiling
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Artex removal in Upstreet
About our artex removal in Upstreet
For an asbestos coating, the room is sealed, the coating kept wet and nothing sanded or dry-scraped, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. We often deal with coated ceiling roses, stipple finishes and swirl patterns, and typical jobs are textured walls before a refit and landlord refurbishments.
In towns and villages like Upstreet, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Where
- Upstreet (CT3)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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. Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
How we work in Upstreet
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Clear written quotes
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Covering London and the South East
See our prices page and the cost guide.
How it works
Our team wears protective equipment, and the room stays closed. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a 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
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the work area
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
Get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will recommend the right option.
Helpful guides
DIY and asbestos
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
How we price Artex removal
The cost depends on:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How much waste there is
- Material and condition
- How easy it is to reach
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
Helpful photos:
- A rough size or measurement
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The parking area
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
What it might be made of
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Artex in Upstreet homes
Upstreet is about 4 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Properties in Upstreet range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover 922 places across Kent. We work right across the region, from Upstreet to Canterbury (6 miles away).
For a school such as Chislet Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. If you’re refurbishing flats near Sturry station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Upstreet is within about 5 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of CT3. Streets in the area include St Mary's Gardens, Becketts Wood and Grove Ferry Hill, and Artex removal is available on all of them. For properties just outside Upstreet, we cover Grove (1 mile south), West Stourmouth (2 miles east), Sarre (2 miles north-east), Preston (2 miles south-east) and East Stourmouth (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (8 miles west).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Spires Academy (2.4 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Grove Ferry Inn (less than half a mile east)
What happens next
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, with a consignment note.
After we have finished:
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Send photos of the coatings
- Keep pets away
- Test every different coating
What to avoid
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Upstreet: your questions answered
How far is Upstreet from London?
We cover Upstreet, about 57 miles from central London.
Do you cover Upstreet and the area around Sturry station?
Yes, we cover Upstreet and the area towards Sturry station, about 3.8 miles south-west.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We will give you dates when we quote.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
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 typically are not licensed.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both work; it depends on the room. We will advise for each room.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you run a business from older premises in Upstreet, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Why people call us in Upstreet
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights releases fibres.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Walls before tiling
- Landlord refurbishments
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Older homes across Upstreet may have coatings added during past renovations.
Questions to ask before you book
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
Also in Upstreet
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note