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Artex Removal in Waldershare
Found something that might be asbestos in Waldershare? We provide Artex removal, with testing first, explained in plain English.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Asbestos help in Waldershare
How artex removal works in Waldershare
For an asbestos coating, the room is sealed, the coating kept wet and nothing sanded or dry-scraped. Typical jobs include ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and coatings damaged by DIY, involving Artex ceilings, coated ceiling roses and swirl patterns.
In towns and villages like Waldershare, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Area
- Waldershare (CT15)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Looking after things afterwards
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Photos help us quote
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Clear the rooms before the work
Don’ts
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
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The process
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- 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
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Getting a price
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we will advise.
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Good to know
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Waldershare properties and textured coatings
Waldershare is about 4 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Wherever your property is in Waldershare, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we’ll quote. Waldershare is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Waldershare, near Church of St Pancras or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Shepherds Well station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Waldershare is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. Waldershare is within about 6 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
Anywhere in CT15, Artex removal is available. We also carry out Artex jobs in Eythorne (1 mile north-east), Coldred (1 mile south-west), Sibertswold (1 mile west), Halfway Street (2 miles west) and Lydden (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (4 miles south-east), Folkestone (8 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Buckland Hospital (4.2 miles south) and Dover Transport Museum (3 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Horse pub (0.7 miles north)
Why people call us in Waldershare
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings coming down
- Damaged or cracked coatings
For a school such as Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
What your quote should include
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- The method and controls
- The documents you’ll receive
Weighing up your options
A low price may mean shortcuts, which releases fibres. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What you get
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Work done to the regulations
Read how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Waldershare questions
Could my house in Waldershare contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Can I just skim over it?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it first, and record that it’s there.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Can I do it myself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site