Kent · England
Artex Removal for Westbere
Found something that might be asbestos in Westbere? Our service covers textured coating testing and removal, with clear advice at each step.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Textured walls before a refit
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Artex removal in Westbere
Should you do it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
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.
Artex removal near Westbere
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Westbere, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. Whether it’s coatings scraped during DIY and rented homes refurbished between tenants, we cover textured walls, Artex ceilings and swirl patterns.
In towns and villages like Westbere, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Area
- Westbere (CT2)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we deal with in Westbere
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Older homes across Westbere may have coatings added during past renovations.
Comparing quotes
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- What category of work it is
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Artex removal around Westbere
Westbere is about 3 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We work across Westbere and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Westbere is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work.
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Sturry station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. For a school such as Spires Academy, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. The coast is within about 5 miles of Westbere; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
Anywhere in CT2, Artex removal is available. Whether your property is on Island Road, Pennington Close and Bushy Hill Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Neighbouring places we cover include Hersden (1 mile north-east), Sturry (1 mile west), Calcott (2 miles north-west), Broad Oak (2 miles west) and Stodmarsh (2 miles east). We also cover nearby towns such as Canterbury (3 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (3.9 miles south-west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Within reach you will find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Frank Montgomery School (within half a mile north-east) and Hersden Village Primary School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Ye Olde Yew Tree Inn (under half a mile south)
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What else we do in Westbere
Your questions about Artex removal in Westbere
How far is Westbere from London?
We cover Westbere, about 55 miles from central London.
Do older homes in Westbere have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
How much does Artex removal cost in Westbere?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote once we know what it contains.
Do you work in Westbere?
We do: Westbere is within the area we cover in Kent. Share the postcode and a short description and we’ll quote.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings do not contain asbestos. A test will tell you.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
What it costs
What drives the price:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The type of material and its condition
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Sending photos
A few photos can save a site visit:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Visible markings
- Street parking nearby
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
What we do and don’t cover
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We need the room cleared
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
Options to consider in Westbere
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
How we work in Westbere
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Reports and results you can share
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Clear written quotes
Take a look at how we price jobs or published price ranges.
What happens
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible and bagged or wrapped. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the work area
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Ask for a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
For businesses and landlords in Westbere
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note