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Artex Removal for Boyden Gate
Artex removal in Boyden Gate: removal of textured ceilings and walls. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Loft conversions and extensions
Artex removal near Boyden Gate
Artex removal near Boyden Gate
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, across Boyden Gate. Typical jobs include ceilings before downlights go in and ceilings before plastering, including coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard.
Village homes like those in Boyden Gate have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Where
- Boyden Gate (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Weighing up your options
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why us?
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Clear written quotes
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
See how we quote and the cost guide.
Looking after things afterwards
File the result and the paperwork.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Test every different coating
- Give us room sizes
- Keep pets away
- Keep the results and paperwork
What to avoid
Test before the builders arrive.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Limits to be aware of
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Disposal costs
- Access to the area
- Travel and parking
- Material and condition
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- How we’d reach it
- An overall view
- Street parking nearby
- A rough size or measurement
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
Artex in Boyden Gate homes
Boyden Gate is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. In Boyden Gate, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Boyden Gate is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
A school like Chislet Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. Older homes across Boyden Gate may have coatings added during past renovations. The coast is within about 4 miles of Boyden Gate; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
We cover Artex jobs across CT3. Streets in the area include Forge Lane and Church Lane, and Artex removal is available on all of them. For properties just outside Boyden Gate, we cover Chislet (1 mile south), Highstead (1 mile north-west), Chitty (1 mile south-east), Hollow Street (1 mile south) and Old Tree (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local pubs include Hog & Donkey pub (0.8 miles north)
For landlords, agents and businesses
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
FAQs for Boyden Gate
Is the Artex in my Boyden Gate home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do you come out to small villages like Boyden Gate?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but do not sand it first, and record that it’s there.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Only once you know it’s clear. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, so we quote after testing.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
The process
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- 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
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Tell us about parking and access
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
How to get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Also in Boyden Gate
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note