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Asbestos Artex Removal in Queenborough, Kent
Found something that might be asbestos in Queenborough? We provide textured coating testing and removal, explained in plain English.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Need Artex removal in Queenborough?
Artex removal near Queenborough
Planning a renovation in Queenborough with textured ceilings? Test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. Common materials are Artex ceilings, stipple finishes and textured walls, and typical jobs are walls before tiling and coatings already disturbed.
In places like Queenborough, textured ceilings are a common renovation find. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Area
- Queenborough (ME11)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Good to know
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and doesn’t cover:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
After the job
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Test every different coating
- Keep pets out of the work area
Things not to do
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
The process
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. The work area is kept clear while we’re working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Find any old asbestos reports
Ask for a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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DIY and asbestos
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
What affects the price in Queenborough
Every quote reflects:
- The type of material and its condition
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Parking and access charges
- The number of samples or the size of the building
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Sending photos
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- The parking area
- Approximate dimensions
- A clear close-up
- Visible markings
Each job is priced individually. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
Also in Queenborough
A closer look at the materials
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Textured ceilings in Queenborough
Queenborough is about 2 miles west of Minster, in Kent. If your Artex job is in Queenborough, let us know about access when you get in touch. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Queenborough to Canterbury (about 17 miles away).
For rented flats close to Queenborough station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Older homes across Queenborough may have coatings added during past renovations.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of the ME11 postcode area. Whether your property is on High Street, Railway Terrace and Gordon Avenue or a nearby road, we can help. Queenborough is on the B2007, which makes it simple to get to. Close by, we cover Rushenden (1 mile south-west), Halfway Houses (1 mile east), Sheerness (2 miles north), Blue Town (2 miles north) and Grain (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (14 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (5 miles south), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (9 miles south-east), Davington (9 miles south-east) and Foley Park (13 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Queenborough Guildhall Museum (under half a mile north-west) and Castle Rough (3.7 miles south).
- Nearby schools include Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey (1.7 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Queen Phillippa pub (within half a mile north)
For landlords, agents and businesses
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Why people call us in Queenborough
Many trades want a test result first.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings before skimming
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
For a school such as Queenborough School and Nursery, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Comparing quotes
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- The documents you’ll receive
- What category of work it is
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
Questions from Queenborough
Is the Artex in my Queenborough home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
How far is Queenborough from London?
We cover Queenborough, about 37 miles from central London.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note