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Asbestos Artex Removal in Bossingham, Kent
Artex removal for Bossingham: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Need Artex removal in Bossingham?
How we work
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
How artex removal works in Bossingham
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Whether it’s rented flats before redecoration and coatings already disturbed, we cover Artex ceilings, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns and more.
In areas like Bossingham, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Location
- Bossingham (CT4)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Nearby places to Bossingham
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Questions from Bossingham
Do you cover Bossingham and the area around Chartham station?
Yes. Chartham station is about 4.8 miles north-west of Bossingham, and we cover both.
How far is Bossingham from London?
Bossingham is about 55 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not every coating does: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. Testing a sample is how you find out.
Afterwards
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
A few practical points:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Give us room sizes
- Keep the results and paperwork
Things not to do
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Where asbestos turns up
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, so they may start to flake.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Coatings scraped during DIY
For rented flats close to Chartham station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Before booking anyone
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
Responsibilities for owners
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
For managing agents and freeholders in Bossingham, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Artex removal around Bossingham
Bossingham is about 6 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. We cover Bossingham as part of Kent, whatever the size of the job. We work in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Older homes across Bossingham may have coatings added during past renovations. A school like Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 4 miles of Bossingham; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We carry out Artex jobs all over CT4. Local streets include The Street, Bossingham Street and Manns Hill; we cover every one. Close by, we cover Stelling Minnis (1 mile south-west), Waltham (2 miles west), Rhodes Minnis (4 miles south), Stowting Common (4 miles south-west) and Ottinge (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (6 miles north), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south-east), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.7 miles north).
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Your options compared
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
How we work in Bossingham
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Clear advice on your options
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
See how we quote or the cost guide.
Good to know
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We test before removal, 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’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Bossingham
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note