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Artex Removal in Lydd
Artex removal in Lydd: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Walls before tiling
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Artex removal near Lydd
About our artex removal in Lydd
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. We often deal with coated plasterboard, swirl patterns and coated ceiling roses, and typical jobs are coatings scraped during DIY and ceilings before plastering.
In towns and villages like Lydd, textured ceilings are a common renovation find. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Where
- Lydd (TN29)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Should you do it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
For landlords, agents and businesses
For managing agents and freeholders in Lydd, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Limits to be aware of
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- We need the room cleared
- Other materials may need their own approach
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
Choosing the right option
A test before removal can save money: a clear result means normal methods. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Why people choose us
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Records for your files
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Take a look at how we quote or the cost guide.
The process
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and the room stays closed. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- 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
Before we arrive
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Dig out previous surveys
Getting a price
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
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What we deal with in Lydd
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Loft conversions
For a school such as Lydd Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
What your quote should include
- How fibres will be kept down
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Artex in Lydd homes
Lydd is about 11 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. In Lydd, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We cover 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
Older homes across Lydd may have coatings added during past renovations.
For Artex jobs in TN29, just send the postcode and a few photos. Local streets include Church Road, Station Road and High Street; we cover every one. Being close to the B2075, Lydd is easy for us to reach. If your property is just outside Lydd, we also cover Lydd-on-Sea (2 miles east), Greatstone-on-Sea (3 miles north-east), Old Romney (3 miles north), New Romney (3 miles north-east) and Littlestone-on-Sea (3 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (12 miles north-west), Cheriton (14 miles north-east) and Kennington (15 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Lydd Town Museum (within half a mile south-west) and Romney 'castle' (2.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Dungeness National and Burnthouse Pen.
- Nearby, you will find The Dolphin Hotel (less than half a mile south-west)
Lydd questions
Could my house in Lydd contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Lydd can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Lydd from London?
We cover Lydd, about 58 miles from central London.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You’ll get available dates with the quote.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote once we know what it contains.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
After the job
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Keep pets away
- Photos help us quote
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Give us room sizes
Don’ts
Test before the builders arrive.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note