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Artex Removal for Bowmans
Artex removal for Bowmans: textured coating testing and removal. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
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Artex removal near Bowmans
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation, which is why testing first matters in Bowmans. Typical jobs include rented homes refurbished between tenants and walls before tiling, involving coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and stipple finishes.
Homes in places like Bowmans may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so each type needs testing. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Where
- Bowmans (DA1, DA2, DA5)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Bowmans properties and textured coatings
Bowmans is about 2 miles west of Dartford, in Kent. We cover Bowmans as part of Kent, whatever the size of the job. Bowmans is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Bowmans to London (13 miles away).
For a school such as Wentworth Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. For rented flats close to Crayford station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Bowmans is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Here we cover the DA1, DA2 and DA5 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Whether your property is on Swan Lane, Dale Road and Ross Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Bowmans sits on or near the A2018; tell us about parking if you are on a main road. Other places close to Bowmans we cover include Wilmington (1 mile south), Crayford (1 mile north), Coldblow (1 mile west), Joyden's Wood (1 mile south-west) and Barnes Cray (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (11 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Swanley (3 miles south), Kings Hill (15 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bexley Museum (1.1 miles north-west) and Broadway Shopping Centre (1.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Wansunt Pit.
- Schools near Bowmans include Wilmington Grammar School for Girls (0.8 miles south-east) and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School (1.4 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Bird in Hand pub (0.8 miles north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Colyers (2.2 miles north)
Doing it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Options to consider in Bowmans
You will find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
What you get
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Clear advice on your options
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Read how we quote and our cost guide.
Bowmans questions
How far is Bowmans from London?
We cover Bowmans, about 13 miles from central London.
Do older homes in Bowmans have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
It’s an option for an intact coating: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Do not sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
What we do and don’t cover
Some limits to bear in mind:
- We need the room cleared
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
How it works
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Tell us about parking and access
- Warn neighbours if needed
Ask for a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Related guides
For businesses and landlords in Bowmans
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
For managing agents and freeholders in Bowmans, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Materials, one by one
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
What we deal with in Bowmans
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding, dry scraping or drilling.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Rented flats before redecoration
If your home is one of the older properties in Bowmans, near St Barnabas or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Before booking anyone
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- What paperwork you get
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
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Afterwards
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
A few practical points:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Keep the results and paperwork
Things not to do
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
- 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
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site