Kent · England
Artex Removal for Wickhambreaux
Artex removal in Wickhambreaux: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings before plastering
Artex removal for Wickhambreaux
Materials we deal with
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
How artex removal works in Wickhambreaux
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. From rented flats before redecoration and textured walls before a refit, we cover coated ceiling roses, stipple finishes and coated plasterboard and more.
Village homes like those in Wickhambreaux have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Area
- Wickhambreaux (CT3)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Places near Wickhambreaux
Also in Wickhambreaux
Wickhambreaux properties and textured coatings
Wickhambreaux is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. For Artex jobs in Wickhambreaux, tell us about parking and access. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
A school like Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. Older homes across Wickhambreaux may have coatings added during past renovations.
Anywhere in CT3, we can help with Artex removal. Local streets include The Street, Wickham Court Lane and Seaton Road; we cover every one. If your property is just outside Wickhambreaux, we also cover Seaton (1 mile east), Ickham (1 mile south), Littlebourne (1 mile south-west), Bramling (1 mile south) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (4.8 miles west) and St Martins Hospital (3.4 miles west).
- Schools near Wickhambreaux include Spires Academy (2.4 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Rose Inn (within half a mile south-west)
The process
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked before the seals come down. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Tell us about parking and access
- Clear the way to the work area
Get a quote
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we will advise.
Helpful guides
Wickhambreaux: your questions answered
Do you come out to small villages like Wickhambreaux?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do older homes in Wickhambreaux have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. Often you can stay in other rooms.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many do not. The only way to know is to test a sample.
Do you work in Wickhambreaux?
We do: Wickhambreaux is within the area we cover in Kent. Send the postcode and a few photos for a quote.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not until it’s been tested. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
What we deal with in Wickhambreaux
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so testing is the only way to know.
These are some of the things we deal with in Wickhambreaux:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Walls before tiling
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
If you’re refurbishing flats near Bekesbourne station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Which laboratory analyses samples
Choosing the right option
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
How we work in Wickhambreaux
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Read our prices page and published price ranges.
Limits to be aware of
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- We need the room cleared
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials in Wickhambreaux
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
What happens next
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
A few practical points:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Photos help us quote
- Clear the rooms before the work
Avoid these
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Prices and what affects them
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- Access to the area
- The category of work
- The quantity or area
- The survey scope
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Photos that help
To help us quote quickly, send:
- The parking area
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A photo of the whole area
- Approximate dimensions
Each job is priced individually. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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