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Asbestos Artex Removal in Boughton under Blean, Kent
Need Artex removal in Boughton under Blean? We cover Boughton under Blean and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Flaking textured ceilings
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Artex removal for Boughton under Blean properties
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. A small sample tells you which you have, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. From flaking textured ceilings and extensions that cut into ceilings, we cover swirl patterns, Artex ceilings and stipple finishes and more.
Rural homes near Boughton under Blean have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Where
- Boughton under Blean (ME13)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
The usual limits are:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- We need the room cleared
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Towns and villages near Boughton under Blean
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Materials, one by one
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Textured ceilings in Boughton under Blean
Boughton under Blean is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. We work across Boughton under Blean and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Boughton under Blean is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Selling station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Non-domestic buildings like Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 8 miles of Boughton under Blean; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too. The coast is within about 6 miles of Boughton under Blean, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Wherever your property is in ME13, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your property is on London Road, The Street and The Crescent or a nearby road, the process is the same. If your property is just outside Boughton under Blean, we also cover Hickmans Green (1 mile south-west), Winterbourne (1 mile south), Dunkirk (1 mile east), Oversland (1 mile south) and South Street (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Chilham Castle (3.5 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.2 miles east). Within reach you will find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Queens Head pub (under half a mile west)
For businesses and landlords in Boughton under Blean
For managing agents and freeholders in Boughton under Blean, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Boughton under Blean must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- How much there is
- Material and condition
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Waste quantity and disposal
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Sending photos
Helpful photos:
- A photo of the whole area
- Street parking nearby
- The access route
- Visible markings
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Should you do it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Boughton under Blean: your questions answered
Do older homes in Boughton under Blean have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is the Artex in my Boughton under Blean home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote once we know what it contains.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Can I just skim over it?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
How it works
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Getting ready
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Your options compared
Testing first can save a lot: a clear result means normal methods. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Why choose us
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Across London and the South East
- Domestic and commercial work
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
See our prices page and our cost guide.
Looking after things afterwards
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
Going forward:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Test every different coating
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Keep pets out of the work area
Don’ts
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note