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Artex Removal in Lodge Lees
Buildings in Lodge Lees built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings before downlights go in
Artex removal in Lodge Lees
What happens
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, with no sanding or dry scraping. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- 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
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Mention any parking restrictions
How to get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Helpful guides
Artex removal in Lodge Lees
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. From ceilings coming down and rented homes refurbished between tenants, we deal with stipple finishes, textured walls and coated plasterboard.
In places like Lodge Lees, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need.
- Area
- Lodge Lees (CT4)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Lodge Lees
Our quotes take into account:
- Travel and parking
- The type of material and its condition
- How much waste there is
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Photos that help
When you send photos, these help most:
- Damaged areas
- Approximate dimensions
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Visible markings
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Looking after things afterwards
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Some practical advice:
- Give us room sizes
- Send photos of the coatings
- Book your plasterer after removal
- File the test result and waste note
What to avoid
Test before the builders arrive.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Lodge Lees questions
Could my house in Lodge Lees contain asbestos?
If your home in Lodge Lees was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do textured ceilings in Lodge Lees homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
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.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not every coating does: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. A sample test tells you which you have.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Lodge Lees
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
These are some of the things we deal with in Lodge Lees:
- Loft conversions
- Textured walls before a refit
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Landlord refurbishments
If your home is one of the older properties in Lodge Lees, near Church of St Mary Magdalene or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Before you book anyone
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What paperwork you get
- The scope of the job, in writing
What’s included, and what is not
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Other materials may need their own approach
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
More for properties in Lodge Lees
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Artex removal around Lodge Lees
Lodge Lees is about 7 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. For Artex jobs in Lodge Lees, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. We cover 922 places across Kent. We work right across the region, from Lodge Lees to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
For rented flats close to Shepherds Well station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Lodge Lees is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of CT4. Neighbouring places we cover include Denton (1 mile east), Breach (1 mile west), Wootton (1 mile south-east), Shelvin (1 mile east) and Selsted (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
Open spaces near Lodge Lees include Cheriton Hill.
- Local pubs include The Jackdaw Inn (under half a mile south-east)
Which option is right?
Skimming over Artex avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
How we work in Lodge Lees
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Quotes that spell out the scope
See our prices page and published price ranges.
Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site