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Artex Removal in Boughton Corner
Artex removal in Boughton Corner: Artex removal, with testing first. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Loft conversions
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings before downlights go in
Artex removal in Boughton Corner
How artex removal works in Boughton Corner
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Typical jobs include coatings in the way of electrical work and flaking textured ceilings, including Artex ceilings, textured walls and coated ceiling roses.
In a village like Boughton Corner, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Area
- Boughton Corner (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Choosing the right option
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Always test first. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Why us?
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Covering London and the South East
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Read how we quote or published price ranges.
Duty holders and landlords in Boughton Corner
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Doing it yourself?
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.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Good to know
What’s in and what’s out:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other materials may need their own approach
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
Artex removal around Boughton Corner
Boughton Corner is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Boughton Corner is within our Kent area, whatever the size of the job. Boughton Corner is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Boughton Corner, near All Saints’ Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. For a school such as Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. Boughton Corner is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the TN25 postcode area and the streets around it. If your property is just outside Boughton Corner, we also cover Boughton Aluph (1 mile west), Kempe's Corner (1 mile south), Wye (1 mile south-east), Brook (3 miles south-east) and Hassell Street (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also work in Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (3.7 miles south) and County Square (3.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Schools near Boughton Corner include Wye School (1.2 miles south-east) and Wye School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Tickled Trout pub (0.9 miles south-east)
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The category of work
- How many samples are needed
- The size of the job
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- How we’d reach it
- Street parking nearby
- Visible markings
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 advise.
Where asbestos turns up
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Ceilings before plastering
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings scraped during DIY
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Wye station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Before you book anyone
- What is not included
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- What paperwork you get
- If the price includes VAT
The process
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
How to get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Looking after things afterwards
The surface is left ready for making good.
After we have finished:
- Give us room sizes
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- File the test result and waste note
- Empty the rooms in advance
Avoid these
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Places near Boughton Corner
What else we do in Boughton Corner
Your questions about Artex removal in Boughton Corner
Do you work near Wye station?
Yes, we cover Boughton Corner and the area towards Wye station, about 0.8 miles south-east.
Could my house in Boughton Corner contain asbestos?
Any home in Boughton Corner built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Either can work: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will advise room by room.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
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.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is normally needed.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note