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Asbestos Artex Removal in West End, Kent
Worried about asbestos in West End? We provide removal of textured ceilings and walls, explained in plain English.
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
Artex removal in West End
How artex removal works in West End
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 West End. Typical materials include stipple finishes, coated ceiling roses and swirl patterns, and typical jobs are coatings already disturbed and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed.
In places like West End, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Where
- West End (CT6)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. 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
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Getting a price
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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What it costs
Our quotes take into account:
- What the material is and its state
- Travel and parking
- Disposal costs
- The quantity or area
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Visible markings
- Street parking nearby
- A clear close-up
- A photo of the whole area
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with in West End
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, which can make them look newer than they are.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings already disturbed
- Loft conversions and extensions
Non-domestic buildings like Thornden Wood Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
What your quote should include
- The method and controls
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- If the price includes VAT
What happens next
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Once we’re done:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Keep pets away
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
Things not to do
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Textured ceilings in West End
West End is about 2 miles south-west of Herne Bay, in Kent. If your Artex job is in West End, let us know about access. We work in 922 places in Kent.
If you are refurbishing flats near Chestfield & Swalecliffe station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. In older homes in West End, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. The coast is within about 3 miles of West End; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
Anywhere in CT6, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places we cover include Radfall (1 mile south-west), Chestfield (1 mile west), Swalecliffe (1 mile north-west), Hampton (2 miles north) and Tankerton (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (5 miles south), Margate (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Ramsgate (14 miles east), Broadstairs (15 miles east) and Faversham (9 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2 miles north-west) and Tankerton Castle (2.7 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Herne Bay High School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Share And Coulter Public House (under half a mile north-east)
Responsibilities for owners
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in West End must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Options to consider in West End
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
What you get
- Clear written quotes
- Records for your files
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Covering London and the South East
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
West End: your questions answered
Do you cover West End and the area around Chestfield & Swalecliffe station?
Yes. Chestfield & Swalecliffe station is about 1.3 miles north-west of West End, and we cover both.
Do you cover West End from London?
We cover West End, about 52 miles from central London.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
How much does Artex removal cost in West End?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote after testing.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Can I just skim over it?
It’s an option for an intact coating: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
Materials we deal with
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site