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Artex Removal for Lydd-on-Sea
Looking for Artex removal in Lydd-on-Sea? We cover Lydd-on-Sea and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Artex removal near Lydd-on-Sea
About our artex removal in Lydd-on-Sea
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, across Lydd-on-Sea. We often deal with coated ceiling roses, stipple finishes and coated plasterboard, and typical jobs are coatings damaged by DIY and textured walls before a refit.
Rural homes near Lydd-on-Sea have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- Lydd-on-Sea (TN29, TN28)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, which can make them look newer than they are.
People normally contact us about one of these:
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings already disturbed
- Flaking textured ceilings
A school like Greatstone Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
Before booking anyone
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Whether VAT is included
Towns and villages near Lydd-on-Sea
What else we do in Lydd-on-Sea
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- How easy it is to reach
- The type of material and its condition
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Location, parking and any London charges
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Photos that help
Photos often save us a visit:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Visible markings
- Cracks or breaks
- Street parking nearby
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
After we’ve finished in Lydd-on-Sea
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Give us room sizes
- File the test result and waste note
Don’ts
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Your options compared
You will find DIY products for removing Artex, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Always test first. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why us?
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Accredited laboratory results
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Read how we quote and our cost guide.
Common questions in Lydd-on-Sea
Do textured ceilings in Lydd-on-Sea homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
How far is Lydd-on-Sea from London?
We cover Lydd-on-Sea, about 60 miles from central London.
Do you cover Lydd-on-Sea?
Yes, we do: Lydd-on-Sea is within the area we cover in Kent. Share the postcode and a short description and we will quote.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Either can work: the right choice depends on the room. We’ll recommend one for each room.
What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
What’s included, and what isn’t
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials in Lydd-on-Sea
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Can I do it myself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
The process
If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- 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
Getting ready
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Get a quote
You will get a written quote. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
Helpful guides
Lydd-on-Sea properties and textured coatings
Lydd-on-Sea is about 10 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. We work across Lydd-on-Sea and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in 922 places in Kent. Our area stretches from Lydd-on-Sea to Canterbury (23 miles away).
In older homes in Lydd-on-Sea, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
We cover Artex jobs across TN29 and TN28. Streets in the area include Taylor Road, Lade Fort Crescent and Williamson Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. If your property is just outside Lydd-on-Sea, we also cover Greatstone-on-Sea (2 miles north), Dungeness (2 miles south), Littlestone-on-Sea (2 miles north), Lydd (2 miles west) and New Romney (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles north), Folkestone (13 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles north-east), Hawkinge (14 miles north-east), Tenterden (15 miles north-west) and Cheriton (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Romney 'castle' (4.2 miles north-west) and Lydd Town Museum (2.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Dungeness National and Burnthouse Pen.
- 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