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Kent · England

Asbestos Artex Removal in Westwood, Kent

Looking for Artex removal in Westwood? We work across Westwood and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.

Flaking textured ceilings
Extensions that cut into ceilings
Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights

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What happens

We bag and label the waste as we work, for disposal at a permitted site. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.

Send photos of the textured surfaces
We test a sample of each coating
We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
We carry out the removal
The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note

Preparing for the visit

Keep away from the material in the meantime
Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Let us know if something’s broken

Getting a price

For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.

Tell us what you need

Helpful guides

Licensed vs non-licensed asbestos work: what’s the difference?

Artex removal for Westwood properties

Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. From coatings scraped during DIY and coatings in the way of electrical work, we deal with Artex ceilings, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses.

Village homes like those in Westwood have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.

Area: Westwood (CT4)
County: Kent
Covers: Textured ceilings and walls
You receive: Lab result and consignment note
Price: Quoted individually, in writing
Telephone: 07833 053 749
Page updated: 26 October 2026

What it costs

Prices vary with:

How easy it is to reach
What the material is and its state
Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
How much waste there is

A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.

Photos that help

Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:

The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
An overall view

You’ll get a written quote. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.

Can I do it myself?

Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.

Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.

Afterwards

The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.

Looking after any asbestos that remains:

Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
Clear the rooms before the work
Send photos of the coatings
Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are

Avoid these

Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.

Hold off on drilling until you have a result.

Your questions about Artex removal in Westwood

Do you work near Bekesbourne station?

Yes. Bekesbourne station is about 4.1 miles north of Westwood, and we cover both.

How far is Westwood from London?

We cover Westwood, about 56 miles from central London.

Can I put asbestos in a skip?

Never: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.

Can you help a business or landlord?

Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.

What paperwork will I get?

That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.

Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?

First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.

Do I need to be at home?

We need access to every area in the job.

What’s the difference between a test and a survey?

A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is typically needed.

What we do and don’t cover

Some limits to bear in mind:

We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time

Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.

Common materials

Swirl and stipple patterns
Coated plasterboard
Patched or painted coatings
Textured walls
Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Artex ceilings

Duty holders and landlords in Westwood

Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.

If you run a business from older premises in Westwood, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.

Weighing up your options

Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. Our quotes are clear about VAT.

Why us?

Clear written quotes
Records for your files
Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
Waste paperwork for every removal

Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.

Textured ceilings in Westwood

Westwood is about 5 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. For Artex jobs in Westwood, tell us about parking and access. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.

If you’re refurbishing a rental near Bekesbourne station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 4 miles of Westwood; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.

We carry out Artex jobs all over the CT4 postcode area. We also carry out Artex jobs in Marley (1 mile east), Heart's Delight (2 miles east), Bishopsbourne (2 miles north-east), Kingston (2 miles north-east) and Derringstone (2 miles east). We also cover nearby towns such as Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).

Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (5 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.2 miles north).