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Asbestos Artex Removal in Lenham, Kent
Artex removal in Lenham and across Kent: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, with written paperwork.
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Artex removal for Lenham
About our artex removal in Lenham
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. People often contact us about textured walls before a refit and extensions that cut into ceilings, involving textured walls, coated plasterboard and Artex ceilings.
In Lenham, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so test each different coating. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Location
- Lenham (ME17)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Textured ceilings in Lenham
Lenham is about 7 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Lenham is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Lenham is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our area stretches from Lenham to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
If you are refurbishing a rental near Lenham station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Non-domestic buildings like Lenham Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. Lenham is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Wherever your property is in ME17, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your property could be on High Street, Mitchell Close and Hatch Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Lenham. Neighbouring places we cover include Leadingcross Green (1 mile south), Woodside Green (1 mile north-east), West Street (1 mile north-east), Lenham Forstal (2 miles south-east) and Lenham Heath (2 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Faversham (9 miles north-east), Minster (13 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (2.7 miles south) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.6 miles west).
- Schools near Lenham include The Lenham School (under half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (within half a mile east)
How we price Artex removal
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- Disposal costs
- What the material is and its state
- How easy it is to reach
- How many samples are needed
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- A clear close-up
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Approximate dimensions
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Doing it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Afterwards
File the result and the paperwork.
Going forward:
- Give us room sizes
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Test every different coating
- Keep pets out of the work area
What to avoid
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
FAQs for Lenham
How far is Lenham from London?
We cover Lenham, about 39 miles from central London.
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Can I stay at home while you work?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
You can, if it’s intact: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Don’t sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
Do you cover Lenham?
Yes, we do: our area includes Lenham and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos and we’ll quote.
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.
What we do and do not cover
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Lenham
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
People normally contact us about one of these:
- Walls before tiling
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings before plastering
In older homes in Lenham, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
What your quote should include
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- What category of work it is
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Lenham must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
If you manage or own a block in Lenham, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Step by step
Our team wears protective equipment, and keep the room closed while we work. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Tell us about parking and access
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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