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Asbestos Artex Removal in Boughton Malherbe, Kent
Any pre-2000 building in Boughton Malherbe may contain asbestos. We offer textured coating testing and removal.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Flaking textured ceilings
Artex removal in Boughton Malherbe
Artex removal in Boughton Malherbe
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. Common materials are coated plasterboard, stipple finishes and swirl patterns, and typical jobs are ceilings before skimming and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed.
Village homes like those in Boughton Malherbe have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Where
- Boughton Malherbe (ME17)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Let us know where we can park
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Ask for a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Helpful guides
Where asbestos turns up
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding, dry scraping or drilling.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings already disturbed
- Walls before tiling
- Structural work through coated ceilings
In older homes in Boughton Malherbe, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Comparing quotes
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- What category of work it is
- Whether VAT is included
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
Can I do it myself?
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Nearby places to Boughton Malherbe
More for properties in Boughton Malherbe
Textured ceilings in Boughton Malherbe
Boughton Malherbe is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We work across Boughton Malherbe and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Boughton Malherbe is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
For rented flats close to Lenham station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Non-domestic buildings like Platts Heath Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 5 miles of Boughton Malherbe; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We cover Artex jobs across ME17. For properties just outside Boughton Malherbe, we cover Liverton Street (1 mile north-west), Grafty Green (1 mile south-west), Platt's Heath (1 mile north-west), Sandway (1 mile north) and Broadstone (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Coldbridge Castle (1.1 miles south) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.5 miles north-west).
- Local schools include The Lenham School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Kings Head Public House (0.7 miles south-west)
Your questions about Artex removal in Boughton Malherbe
Could my house in Boughton Malherbe contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Boughton Malherbe can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is the Artex in my Boughton Malherbe home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both are options: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll advise room by room.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
How do I get a quote?
Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Weighing up your options
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
What you get
- No removal until we know what it is
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Accredited laboratory results
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
The scope of Artex removal
What’s in and what’s out:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Common materials
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- How many samples are needed
- Parking and access charges
- Material and condition
- The category of work
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Photos that help
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The parking area
- Approximate dimensions
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
What it might be made of
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
What happens next
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
Going forward:
- Keep pets away
- Photos help us quote
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Book your plasterer after removal
Avoid these
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site