Kent · England
Artex Removal in Basted
Worried about asbestos in Basted? We provide Artex removal, with testing first, explained in plain English.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Walls before tiling
Need Artex removal in Basted?
Artex removal near Basted
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. Testing a sample tells you, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. Typical jobs include coatings damaged by leaks and ceilings before downlights go in, including swirl patterns, Artex ceilings and stipple finishes.
In a village like Basted, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Location
- Basted (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
What affects the price in Basted
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- Access to the area
- The size of the job
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How much waste there is
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Photos that help
A few photos can save a site visit:
- The access route
- An idea of size
- Damaged areas
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Questions from Basted
Do you come out to small villages like Basted?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you work near Borough Green & Wrotham station?
Yes, we cover Basted and the area towards Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 0.9 miles north.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
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.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
Do you cover Basted?
Yes. We cover Basted and the surrounding area as part of Kent. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Options to consider in Basted
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding. Ask about the method and the waste. Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
How we work in Basted
- Clear written quotes
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Read how we price jobs and published price ranges.
How we work
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, and keep the coating damp as we work. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and 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
- Let us know where we can park
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Warn neighbours if needed
Ask for a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Artex in Basted homes
Basted is about 5 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. For Artex jobs in Basted, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Basted is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 23 miles away.
For a school such as Borough Green Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. Older homes across Basted may have coatings added during past renovations. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Basted, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We carry out Artex jobs all over TN15 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Basted Mill and Plough Hill, and Artex removal is available on all of them. We also carry out Artex jobs in Claygate Cross (1 mile south-east), Crouch (1 mile south-east), Borough Green (1 mile north), Platt (1 mile north-east) and Plaxtol (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (1.3 miles north-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (4.8 miles west).
- Schools near Basted include Wrotham School (1.4 miles north) and Wrotham School (1.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Plough Public House (within half a mile south)
Doing it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Looking after things afterwards
Covered coatings should be recorded.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- File the test result and waste note
What to avoid
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Where asbestos turns up
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
For rented flats close to Borough Green & Wrotham station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Before booking anyone
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What is not included
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- VAT, clearly stated
Good to know
To be clear about the scope:
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note