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Artex Removal in Lewson Street
Artex removal across Lewson Street, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings already disturbed
Get a quote for Lewson Street
How it works
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Let us know where we can park
Ask for a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Helpful guides
Artex removal for Lewson Street properties
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. A small sample tells you which you have, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. Whether it’s coatings damaged by DIY and walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit, we deal with coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard.
In areas like Lewson Street, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- Lewson Street (ME9)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Artex removal around Lewson Street
Lewson Street is about 3 miles west of Faversham, in Kent. In Lewson Street, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. Lewson Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Lewson Street to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
A school like Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Teynham station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the ME9 postcode area and the streets around it. Your property could be on World's End, Lewson Street Road and Norton Road. For properties just outside Lewson Street, we cover Tickham (1 mile south-west), Norton Ash (1 mile north-east), Loyterton (1 mile south-west), Deerton Street (1 mile north-east) and Teynham (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles east) and Faversham (3 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Newnham Castle (2.2 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Plough Inn (under half a mile north-west)
Choosing the right option
Skimming over Artex avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it smooth first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why us?
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Reports and results you can share
See how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Where asbestos turns up
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
Typical jobs in Lewson Street include:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings before plastering
In older homes in Lewson Street, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- The scope of the job, in writing
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- Any exclusions
What’s included, and what isn’t
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we see
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
Should you do it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Questions from Lewson Street
Do you work near Teynham station?
Yes. Teynham station is about 1.3 miles north-west of Lewson Street, and we cover both.
Is asbestos common in Lewson Street homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Either can work: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll recommend one for each room.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
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How we price Artex removal
We base our quote on:
- How easy it is to reach
- Travel and parking
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Material and condition
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Sending photos
For a quick quote, include:
- Damaged areas
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A rough size or measurement
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Materials we deal with
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site