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Artex Removal for Lympne
Artex removal in Lympne: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings coming down
Artex removal near Lympne
Artex removal for Lympne properties
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. A small sample tells you which you have, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. From ceilings before downlights go in and rented homes refurbished between tenants, we cover coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and textured walls and more.
In a village like Lympne, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Area
- Lympne (CT21)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Lympne properties and textured coatings
Lympne is about 2 miles west of Hythe, in Kent. Lympne has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Lympne is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Older homes across Lympne may have coatings added during past renovations. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Westenhanger station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Lympne is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. The coast is within about 3 miles of Lympne; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
This part of Kent takes in CT21. From The Street, Harman Avenue and Tourney Close or a nearby road, we can help. We also carry out Artex jobs in Berwick (1 mile north-east), West Hythe (1 mile south-east), Newingreen (1 mile north-east), Westenhanger (1 mile north-east) and Pedlinge (1 mile east). We also cover nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles east) and Hawkinge (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Lympne Castle (less than half a mile south) and Hythe Museum (2.6 miles east). Open spaces near Lympne include Tolsford Hill.
- Local schools include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (1.9 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Public House (0.8 miles north-east)
What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Weighing up your options
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why us?
- Work done to the regulations
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- Disposal costs
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The size of the job
- How easy it is to reach
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Helping us quote
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Damaged areas
- A rough size or measurement
- An overall view
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
Common questions in Lympne
Is the Artex in my Lympne home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you cover Lympne from London?
Lympne is about 57 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
Can I just skim over it?
You can, if it’s intact: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Do not sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. A sample test tells you which you have.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Step by step
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and the room stays closed. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Dig out previous surveys
Getting a price
Each job is priced individually. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
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Towns and villages near Lympne
Other services in Lympne
Duty holders and landlords in Lympne
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
If your business premises in Lympne were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
What’s included, and what is not
So you know what to expect:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- We need the room cleared
- Other materials may need their own approach
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
Why people call us in Lympne
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
These are some of the things we deal with in Lympne:
- Loft conversions
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings before skimming
- Damaged or cracked coatings
A school like Lympne Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
What to look for in a quote
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
Looking after things afterwards
Share the paperwork with your trades.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Keep pets away
- File the test result and waste note
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
Avoid these
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note