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Artex Removal in Northbourne
Found something that might be asbestos in Northbourne? Our service covers textured coating testing and removal, with clear advice at each step.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Asbestos help in Northbourne
Artex removal in Northbourne
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. Common materials are textured walls, stipple finishes and Artex ceilings, and typical jobs are ceilings due to be knocked through or removed and coatings damaged by leaks.
In a village like Northbourne, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Every job comes with paperwork, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Area
- Northbourne (CT14)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Northbourne
Do older homes in Northbourne have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near Walmer station?
Yes, we cover Northbourne and the area towards Walmer station, about 2.2 miles south-east.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings don’t contain asbestos. A test will tell you.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Northbourne
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights releases fibres.
These are some of the things we deal with in Northbourne:
- Ceilings before skimming
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
A school like Northbourne Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
Before booking anyone
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- How fibres will be kept down
- Whether VAT is included
- Suitable insurance for the work
How we work
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. Our team uses the right protective equipment, 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
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Getting a price
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
What happens next
Share the paperwork with your trades.
A few practical points:
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Photos help us quote
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Keep pets out of the work area
Don’ts
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Textured ceilings in Northbourne
Northbourne is about 2 miles west of Deal, in Kent. Anywhere in Northbourne, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. Northbourne is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Older homes across Northbourne may have coatings added during past renovations. For rented flats close to Walmer station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. The coast is within about 3 miles of Northbourne, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
For Artex jobs in CT14, just send the postcode and a few photos. Streets in the area include Deal Road, Coulson Grove and Mill Lane, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Nearby, we also cover Marley (1 mile north), Great Mongeham (1 mile south-east), Finglesham (1 mile north), Sholden Meadows (1 mile east) and Sholden (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also work in Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (11 miles north), Dover (6 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (9 miles north) and Broadstairs (11 miles north).
A little further out are Deal Castle (2.8 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.7 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local schools include Castle Community College (2.3 miles east)
- Local pubs include Hare & Hounds pub (under half a mile east)
Which option is right?
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why us?
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Covering London and the South East
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Read how we quote and the cost guide.
Duty holders and landlords in Northbourne
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
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How we price Artex removal
The biggest factors in the price are:
- How much there is
- How many samples are needed
- How easy it is to reach
- How much waste there is
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Where we could park
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Labels, if any
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Worth knowing before booking:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Other materials may need their own approach
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note