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Asbestos Artex Removal in Broad Oak, Kent
Artex removal in Broad Oak, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Landlord refurbishments
Artex removal in Broad Oak
Step by step
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. The work area is kept clear while we are working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Before we arrive
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Move things out of the way carefully
Get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
Artex removal for Broad Oak properties
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. Typical materials include coated ceiling roses, textured walls and Artex ceilings, and typical jobs are walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit and landlord refurbishments.
In areas like Broad Oak, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Every job comes with paperwork, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Area
- Broad Oak (CT2)
- Region
- Kent
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Broad Oak
Prices vary with:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The survey scope
- What the material is and its state
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Helping us quote
A few photos can save a site visit:
- How we’d reach it
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Labels, if any
Each job is priced individually. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
What happens next
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Send photos of the coatings
- Give us room sizes
- File the test result and waste note
Things not to do
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Can I do it myself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- We need the room cleared
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
What we deal with in Broad Oak
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
In older properties, we often see:
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings scraped during DIY
For rented flats close to Sturry station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Comparing quotes
- Any exclusions
- Which areas and materials are covered
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Whether VAT is included
Places near Broad Oak
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FAQs for Broad Oak
How far is Broad Oak from London?
We cover Broad Oak, about 54 miles from central London.
Do you cover small places like Broad Oak?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings do not contain asbestos. The only way to know is to test a sample.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
You can, if it’s intact: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Do not sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is typically needed.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
Broad Oak properties and textured coatings
Broad Oak is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Broad Oak is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Broad Oak is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
If your home is one of the older properties in Broad Oak, near St Nicholas' Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. A school like Sturry Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. The coast is within about 5 miles of Broad Oak; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the CT2 postcode area. Local streets include Porty Road, Madeleine Road and Dragon Way; we cover every one. Neighbouring places we cover include Sturry (1 mile east), Calcott (1 mile north), Westbere (2 miles east), Hicks Forstal (2 miles north-east) and Hersden (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles north-west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (2.2 miles south) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Broad Oak includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (1.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Royal Oak Public House (within half a mile north)
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Weighing up your options
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Always test first. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Why us?
- Clear advice on your options
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Accredited laboratory results
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Take a look at how we quote and our cost guide.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site