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Asbestos Artex Removal in Borden, Kent
Looking for Artex removal in Borden? We work across Borden and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings before skimming
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
Asbestos help in Borden
Doing it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Asbestos waste cannot 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.
About our artex removal in Borden
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. Typical jobs include loft conversions and extensions and coatings damaged by DIY, involving coated plasterboard, swirl patterns and textured walls.
In a village like Borden, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Where
- Borden (ME9)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and do not cover
A few things to be aware of:
- We need the room cleared
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
Looking after things afterwards
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
Once we’re done:
- Keep pets away
- Give us room sizes
- File the test result and waste note
- Book your plasterer after removal
Avoid these
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
How we price Artex removal
Our quotes take into account:
- The survey scope
- Material and condition
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Access to the area
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- Where we could park
- Labels, if any
- A clear close-up
- An overall view
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Weighing up your options
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why people choose us
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
See our prices page or our cost guide.
A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which does not change what’s underneath.
Responsibilities for owners
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Borden must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
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Borden: your questions answered
Do older homes in Borden have asbestos?
If your home in Borden was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Borden and the area around Sittingbourne station?
Yes, we cover Borden and the area towards Sittingbourne station, about 1.4 miles north-east.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both work; it depends on the room. We’ll advise for each room.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
How do I get a quote?
Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Artex removal around Borden
Borden is about 1 mile south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Borden is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
If you are refurbishing flats near Sittingbourne station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Non-domestic buildings like Borden Church of England Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Borden; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
For Artex jobs in ME9, just send the postcode and a few photos. That could mean a property on The Street, Mountview and Homestead View or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cover Heart's Delight (1 mile south-east), Tunstall (1 mile south-east), Sittingbourne (1 mile north-east), Highsted (2 miles south-east) and Rodmersham Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Bayford Court (1.7 miles north-east) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.6 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Westlands School (0.7 miles north)
How we work
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park
- Dig out previous surveys
- Clear the way to the work area
How to get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Related guides
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note