Kent · England
Artex Removal for Leybourne
Any pre-2000 building in Leybourne may contain asbestos. We offer textured coating testing and removal.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Textured walls before a refit
Artex removal in Leybourne
Artex removal for Leybourne properties
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. Typical jobs include structural work through coated ceilings and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights, involving coated plasterboard, Artex ceilings and coated ceiling roses.
Village homes like those in Leybourne have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Location
- Leybourne (ME19, ME20)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Responsibilities for owners
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Leybourne must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
DIY and asbestos
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
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.
How it works
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and the room stays closed. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- 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
- 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
How to prepare
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Leybourne
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, so they may start to flake.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings before skimming
A school like Lunsford Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Questions to ask before booking
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- VAT, clearly stated
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- The documents you’ll receive
Which option is right?
A low price may mean shortcuts. Ask about the method and the waste. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why us?
- No removal until we know what it is
- Clear written quotes
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
See how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Other services in Leybourne
How we price Artex removal
What changes the cost:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Parking and access charges
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How much there is
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The parking area
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
After we have finished in Leybourne
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Photos help us quote
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Give us room sizes
Things not to do
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
The scope of Artex removal
Before booking, note that:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We need the room cleared
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials in Leybourne
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Leybourne properties and textured coatings
Leybourne is about 5 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. In Leybourne, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Leybourne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
For rented flats close to West Malling station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. If your home is one of the older properties in Leybourne, near Church of St Peter and St Paul or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
For Artex jobs in ME19 and ME20, just send the postcode and a few photos. From London Road, Oxley Shaw Lane and Redbank or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we cover Larkfield (1 mile east), Lunsford (1 mile north-east), New Hythe (1 mile north-east), Birling (1 mile north-west) and Snodland (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
A little further out are Leybourne Castle (under half a mile north-west) and Coldrum Long Barrow (2.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Malling School (0.8 miles south) and The Malling School (0.8 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Monks Head pub (0.7 miles east)
Leybourne: your questions answered
How far is Leybourne from London?
We cover Leybourne, about 26 miles from central London.
Do textured ceilings in Leybourne homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
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; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
Is my textured ceiling in Leybourne asbestos?
Not every coating does: many coatings are asbestos-free. Testing a sample is how you find out.
- 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
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note