Kent · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Southborough, Kent
Artex removal in Southborough: textured coating testing and removal. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings already disturbed
Artex removal near Southborough
How artex removal works in Southborough
If your renovation in Southborough involves textured ceilings, test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. Common materials are coated ceiling roses, coated plasterboard and stipple finishes, and people generally contact us about coatings in the way of electrical work and loft conversions.
In Southborough, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so each type needs testing. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Where
- Southborough (TN4, TN2)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Artex removal around Southborough
Southborough is about 1 mile north of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cover Southborough as part of Kent, for Artex jobs of every size. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Crawley, about 20 miles away.
If you are refurbishing a rental near High Brooms station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. For a school such as Southborough CofE Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. Southborough is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Here we cover the TN4 and TN2 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Whether your property is on London Road, Church Road and Norton Road or a nearby road, we can help. With the A26 close by, Southborough is simple for us to get to. We also carry out Artex jobs in High Brooms (1 mile south-east), Stockland Green (1 mile west), Bidborough (1 mile north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (1 mile south) and Speldhurst (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Tonbridge (3 miles north), Kings Hill (10 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Kent and Sussex Hospital (1.4 miles south) and Tonbridge Castle (2.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Schools near Southborough include St Gregory's Catholic School (0.5 miles south) and St Gregory's Catholic School (0.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Flying Dutchman pub (within half a mile south-east)
What affects the price in Southborough
Prices vary with:
- The quantity or area
- Disposal costs
- Material and condition
- The survey scope
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Photos that help
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- The parking area
- Labels, if any
- Approximate dimensions
- A close-up from a safe distance
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will reply with a quote.
The process
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Tell us about parking and access
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
Helpful guides
Places near Southborough
Other services in Southborough
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
Common questions in Southborough
How far is Southborough from London?
Southborough is about 28 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work on properties in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Is my textured ceiling in Southborough asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many do not. The only way to know is to test a sample.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both work; it depends on the room. We will advise for each room.
Which option is right?
A test before removal can save money: a clear result means normal methods. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why us?
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Accredited laboratory results
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Work done to the regulations
See how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Southborough
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, so they may start to flake.
These come up again and again:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
In older homes in Southborough, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Questions to ask before you book
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Any exclusions
Doing it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
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.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site