Kent · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Boxley, Kent
Artex removal across Boxley and nearby, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
Artex removal near Boxley
Artex removal near Boxley
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We will talk you through the options for your rooms in Boxley. People often contact us about textured walls before a refit and ceilings before skimming, involving textured walls, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard.
In areas like Boxley, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Area
- Boxley (ME14)
- Region
- Kent
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Artex in Boxley homes
Boxley is about 3 miles north of Maidstone, in Kent. Boxley is within our Kent area, whatever the size of the job. Boxley is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our area stretches from Boxley to Canterbury (23 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing flats near Maidstone East station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. If your home is one of the older properties in Boxley, near St Mary's and All Saints Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 5 miles of Boxley; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the ME14 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include The Street, Styles Lane and Pilgrims Way; we cover every one. Close by, we cover Dunn Street (2 miles north-east), Lidsing (2 miles north-east), Kit's Coty (2 miles north-west), Lordswood (2 miles north) and Scragged Oak (2 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Maidstone (3 miles south), Sittingbourne (9 miles east), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles south-west), Faversham (15 miles east) and Northfleet (12 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (1.4 miles south) and Allington Castle (1.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Boxley include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include Valley Park School (2.1 miles south)
- Local pubs include The King's Arms (less than half a mile south)
Should you do it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Afterwards
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
To avoid problems in future:
- Test every different coating
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Keep the results and paperwork
Things not to do
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
What happens
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Get a quote
Send us the address in Boxley, a description and some photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll reply with a quote.
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What we do and do not cover
So you know what to expect:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
What affects the price in Boxley
What changes the cost:
- Travel and parking
- The survey scope
- The size of the job
- How much waste there is
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Helping us quote
When you send photos, these help most:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Visible markings
- Street parking nearby
- A rough size or measurement
You’ll get a written quote. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
Places near Boxley
Choosing the right option
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Always test first. Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why choose us
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Across London and the South East
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
Read our prices page or our cost guide.
Questions from Boxley
Do older homes in Boxley have asbestos?
Any home in Boxley built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover Boxley from London?
Boxley is about 31 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Materials we deal with
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Boxley
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding, dry scraping or drilling.
Typical jobs in Boxley include:
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
A school like Sandling Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
What to look for in a quote
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- If the price includes VAT
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note