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Artex Removal for Wissenden
Any pre-2000 building in Wissenden may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
Artex removal near Wissenden
Common questions in Wissenden
Could my house in Wissenden 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.
Do you work near Pluckley station?
Yes, we cover Wissenden and the area towards Pluckley station, about 1.5 miles north-east.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
You can, if it’s intact: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote after testing.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always.
About our artex removal in Wissenden
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We’ll talk you through the options for your rooms in Wissenden. Whether it’s coatings damaged by leaks and coatings scraped during DIY, we deal with Artex ceilings, textured walls and coated plasterboard.
Rural homes near Wissenden have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- Wissenden (TN26)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Responsibilities for owners
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Artex removal around Wissenden
Wissenden is about 6 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Homes, landlords and businesses in Wissenden contact us for Artex jobs about all kinds of jobs. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Pluckley station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Wherever your property is in TN26, we can help with Artex removal. If your property is just outside Wissenden, we also cover Maltman's Hill (1 mile north), Bethersden (1 mile south-east), Further Quarter (2 miles south-west), Chambers' Green (2 miles north-east) and Fir Toll (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Davington (14 miles north-east) and Foley Park (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (6 miles south-west) and Romden Castle (1 mile north-west).
Nearby places to Wissenden
Materials, one by one
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Doing it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Weighing up your options
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Why choose us
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Work done to the regulations
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- No removal until we know what it is
After we’ve finished in Wissenden
The surface is left ready for making good.
To avoid problems in future:
- Test every different coating
- Keep pets out of the work area
- File the test result and waste note
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
What to avoid
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
The process
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Before we arrive
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Mention any parking restrictions
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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What it costs
What drives the price:
- The category of work
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Access to the area
- What the material is and its state
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- A clear close-up
- A rough size or measurement
- Where we could park
- How we’d reach it
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
What we do and don’t cover
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site