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Asbestos Artex Removal in Upton, Kent
Looking for Artex removal in Upton? We work across Upton and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Artex removal for Upton
Can I do it myself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Artex removal near Upton
Planning a renovation in Upton with textured ceilings? Get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. Whether it’s rented flats before redecoration and coatings already disturbed, we cover stipple finishes, swirl patterns and coated plasterboard and more.
In places like Upton, textured ceilings are a common renovation find, and testing comes first. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Where
- Upton (CT10, CT11, CT12)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Preparing for the visit
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
Helpful guides
What we do and don’t cover
Before booking, note that:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other materials may need their own approach
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
Responsibilities for owners
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Upton, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Parking and access charges
- Waste quantity and disposal
- How easy it is to reach
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Sending photos
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A rough size or measurement
- The access route
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Textured ceilings in Upton
Upton is about 1 mile south-west of Broadstairs, in Kent. We work across Upton and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Upton is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our area stretches from Upton to Canterbury (16 miles away).
For a school such as Upton Junior School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. Older homes across Upton may have coatings added during past renovations. Upton is within about 2 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
This part of Kent takes in CT10, CT11 and CT12, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Whether your property is on Vale Road, Lawn Road and Upton Road or a nearby road, we can help. Upton sits on or near the A255, so mention parking if the property is on one. Close by, we cover Broadstairs (1 mile north-east), St Peter's (1 mile north-west), Northwood (1 mile west), Ramsgate (1 mile south-west) and St Lawrence (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (13 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (13 miles south-west).
A little further out are Westwood Cross (1.2 miles west) and Crampton Tower (within half a mile east). Open spaces near Upton include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include The Charles Dickens School (less than half a mile north-west) and The Charles Dickens School (less than half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Little Albion Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Your options compared
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Why choose us
- Domestic and commercial work
- Accredited laboratory results
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Records for your files
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Your questions about Artex removal in Upton
Do you cover Upton and the area around Broadstairs station?
Yes. Broadstairs station is close to the centre of Upton, and we cover the whole area.
Do older homes in Upton have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Upton can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Is my textured ceiling in Upton asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many don’t. A test will tell you.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Either can work: the right choice depends on the room. We will advise room by room.
After the job
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, so future work is planned properly.
Going forward:
- File the test result and waste note
- Keep pets away
- Test every different coating
- Empty the rooms in advance
What to avoid
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site