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Asbestos Artex Removal in Worth, Kent
Artex removal for properties in Worth and Kent: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings before skimming
- Loft conversions
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Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Artex removal for Worth properties
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. A small sample tells you which you have, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. Typical jobs include coatings already disturbed and coatings in the way of electrical work, including Artex ceilings, coated ceiling roses and textured walls.
Rural homes near Worth have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. We only recommend work that is needed, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Location
- Worth (CT14)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
Many trades want a test result first.
In older properties, we often see:
- Ceilings before skimming
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Walls before tiling
Older homes across Worth may have coatings added during past renovations.
Questions to ask before booking
- Suitable insurance for the work
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
Common questions in Worth
Do you cover small places like Worth?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you cover Worth from London?
We cover Worth, about 64 miles from central London.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
How much does Artex removal cost in Worth?
Room sizes, the method and the waste decide, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
How it works
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, and keep the coating damp as we work. We will tell you when we have finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Getting a price
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Which option is right?
A low price may mean shortcuts, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Why us?
- Clear written quotes
- Clear advice on your options
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Work done to the regulations
Take a look at how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Towns and villages near Worth
What else we do in Worth
Good to know
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Common materials
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Artex removal around Worth
Worth is about 3 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Properties in Worth range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For rented flats close to Sandwich station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Non-domestic buildings like Worth Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. The coast is within about 4 miles of Worth, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the CT14 postcode area and the streets around it. Your property could be on The Street, Temple Way and St Crispin Close or the roads around them. Close by, we cover Felderland (1 mile west), Ham (1 mile south-west), Hacklinge (1 mile south-east), Statenborough (1 mile west) and Sandwich (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (9 miles north), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (6 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (2.7 miles south-east) and The Precinct Toy Collection (1.5 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include Sandwich Technology School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Blue Pigeons pub (within half a mile north-east)
DIY and asbestos
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Afterwards
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, so future work is planned properly.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Keep pets away
- Test every different coating
Avoid these
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Test before the builders arrive.
How we price Artex removal
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Access to the area
- Travel and parking
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How many samples are needed
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Photos that help
For a quick quote, include:
- Where we could park
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- How we’d reach it
- An overall view
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note