Kent · England
Artex Removal for Broad Ford
Looking for Artex removal in Broad Ford? We work across Broad Ford and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Textured walls before a refit
Get a quote for Broad Ford
Artex removal for Broad Ford properties
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole than to strip the coating. We’ll talk you through the options for your rooms in Broad Ford. Typical materials include coated plasterboard, swirl patterns and Artex ceilings, and people usually contact us about loft conversions and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed.
In a village like Broad Ford, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Broad Ford (TN12)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
What drives the price:
- The survey scope
- How much there is
- How much waste there is
- Travel and parking
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Photos that help
Photos often save us a visit:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A clear close-up
- An overall view
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
After we have finished in Broad Ford
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
After we have finished:
- Test every different coating
- Photos help us quote
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Empty the rooms in advance
Things not to do
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
What happens
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Getting ready
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
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Landlords, managing agents and employers
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
The scope of Artex removal
Worth knowing before you book:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Other materials may need their own approach
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Textured ceilings in Broad Ford
Broad Ford is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. For Artex jobs in Broad Ford, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Broad Ford is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our area stretches from Broad Ford to Crawley (28 miles away).
For a school such as Horsmonden Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. For rented flats close to Marden station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Parts of the High Weald National Landscape are within about 5 miles of Broad Ford, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Artex jobs anywhere in TN12 start with the postcode and some photos. We also carry out Artex jobs in Capel Cross (1 mile north), Brandfold (1 mile east), Smallbridge (1 mile south-west), Horsmonden (1 mile north-west) and Hazel Street (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Old Scotney Castle (3.1 miles south-west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.1 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Bewl Water.
- Local pubs include The Gun And Spitroast Public House And Rear Courtyard (0.9 miles north-west)
Materials we deal with
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
What we deal with in Broad Ford
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, so they may start to flake.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Ceilings coming down
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
If your home is one of the older properties in Broad Ford, near Church of St Margaret or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Comparing quotes
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What is not included
Weighing up your options
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. 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 people choose us
- No removal until we know what it is
- Accredited laboratory results
- Clear written quotes
- Houses, flats and business premises
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
Nearby places to Broad Ford
Broad Ford questions
Do you work on properties in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you cover Broad Ford and the area around Marden station?
Yes, we cover Broad Ford and the area towards Marden station, about 3.6 miles north-east.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Only once you know it’s clear. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site