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Asbestos Artex Removal in Lydden, Kent
Artex removal in Lydden: textured coating testing and removal, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Ceilings coming down
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Asbestos help in Lydden
How it works
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. 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
- 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
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
How to prepare
- Dig out previous surveys
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Let us know where we can park
Get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Artex removal in Lydden
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Lydden, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Whether it’s ceilings before downlights go in and rented homes refurbished between tenants, we cover coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard.
Rural homes near Lydden have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. We only recommend work that’s needed, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Area
- Lydden (CT15)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Which option is right?
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
What you get
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Clear advice on your options
See our prices page or our cost guide.
Typical Artex jobs in Lydden
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so a textured ceiling isn’t automatically asbestos.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Walls before tiling
In older homes in Lydden, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Comparing quotes
- VAT, clearly stated
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What is not included
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
The scope of Artex removal
To be clear about the scope:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
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Questions from Lydden
Do you work near Kearsney station?
Yes. Kearsney station is about 1.6 miles south-east of Lydden, and we cover both.
Is the Artex in my Lydden home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
How do I get a quote?
Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
How much does Artex removal cost in Lydden?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Is my textured ceiling in Lydden asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings do not contain asbestos. A test will tell you.
Lydden properties and textured coatings
Lydden is about 3 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. In Lydden, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Lydden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
A school like Lydden Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Kearsney station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Lydden is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too. Lydden is within about 5 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Anywhere in CT15, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From St Marys Rise, Canterbury Road and The Close or a nearby road, we can help. If your property is just outside Lydden, we also cover Coldred (1 mile north), Ewell Minnis (1 mile south-west), Temple Ewell (1 mile south-east), Halfway Street (1 mile north-west) and Wolverton (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles south-east), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east), Deal (8 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Dover Transport Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Dover Castle (4.3 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby, you will find Hope Inn (less than half a mile west)
After the job
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Going forward:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep pets away
- File the test result and waste note
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
What to avoid
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Lydden must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- Material and condition
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How easy it is to reach
- How much waste there is
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- Labels, if any
- Approximate dimensions
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- An overall view
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site