Kent · England
Artex Removal for Bonnington
Need Artex removal in Bonnington? We work across Bonnington and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Walls before tiling
- Rented flats before redecoration
Artex removal near Bonnington
Artex removal for Bonnington properties
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. Typical jobs include flaking textured ceilings and coatings already disturbed, including stipple finishes, Artex ceilings and swirl patterns.
Rural homes near Bonnington have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Location
- Bonnington (TN25)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
How to get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will recommend the right option.
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What it might be made of
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Choosing the right option
Plastering over it is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why choose us
- Work done to the regulations
- Clear advice on your options
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- No removal until we know what it is
See how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Common questions in Bonnington
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you come out to small villages like Bonnington?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll explain the options.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then get in touch and we will advise.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
How we price Artex removal
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- How many samples are needed
- How much waste there is
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Material and condition
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Photos that help
For a quick quote, include:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- An idea of size
- A clear close-up
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
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.
After we have finished in Bonnington
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Once we’re done:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Test every different coating
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Photos help us quote
Avoid these
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Typical Artex jobs in Bonnington
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, which can make them crumble.
Typical jobs in Bonnington include:
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings damaged by leaks
In older homes in Bonnington, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Comparing quotes
- How fibres will be kept down
- The scope of the job, in writing
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What paperwork you get
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you manage or own a block in Bonnington, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Bonnington properties and textured coatings
Bonnington is about 5 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever your property is in Bonnington, tell us the postcode and what you need. Bonnington is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
A school like Aldington Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. For rented flats close to Ham Street station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Bonnington, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Artex jobs anywhere in TN25 start with the postcode and some photos. Local streets include Cherry Orchard Lane and Bourne Road; we cover every one. Other places close to Bonnington we cover include Aldington (1 mile north-east), Clap Hill (1 mile north-east), Aldington Frith (1 mile north-west), Stonestreet Green (1 mile north-east) and Postling Green (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (5 miles north-west), Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Folkestone (10 miles east), Hythe (7 miles east), Hawkinge (10 miles east) and Wincheap (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Lympne Castle (4.2 miles east). Open spaces near Bonnington include Hatch Park.
- Nearby, you will find Walnut Tree Inn (0.7 miles north-east)
- 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