Kent · England
Artex Removal for Lynsore Bottom
Found something that might be asbestos in Lynsore Bottom? Our service covers Artex removal, with testing first, with clear advice at each step.
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings before plastering
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Artex removal for Lynsore Bottom
About our artex removal in Lynsore Bottom
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. From walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit and landlord refurbishments, we cover swirl patterns, coated plasterboard and Artex ceilings and more.
Village homes like those in Lynsore Bottom have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. We only recommend work that is needed, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Area
- Lynsore Bottom (CT4)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. The work area is kept clear while we’re working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
Helpful guides
Responsibilities for owners
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
If you manage or own a block in Lynsore Bottom, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
DIY and asbestos
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Textured ceilings in Lynsore Bottom
Lynsore Bottom is about 5 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Lynsore Bottom is within our Kent area, whatever the size of the job. Lynsore Bottom is one of 922 places in Kent where we work.
In older homes in Lynsore Bottom, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 4 miles of Lynsore Bottom; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
This part of Kent takes in CT4, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places we cover include Upper Hardres (1 mile north-west), Pett Bottom (1 mile north), Lower Hardres (2 miles north), Petham (3 miles north-west) and Street End (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Whitstable (10 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
A little further out are Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.1 miles north) and Canterbury Castle (4.9 miles north).
What’s included, and what is not
We are upfront about what’s included:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
Weighing up your options
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding. Ask about the method and the waste. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why people choose us
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Work done to the regulations
See how we quote or published price ranges.
Towns and villages near Lynsore Bottom
More for properties in Lynsore Bottom
Materials we deal with
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Lynsore Bottom questions
Do textured ceilings in Lynsore Bottom homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
How much does Artex removal cost in Lynsore Bottom?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote once we know what it contains.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- Material and condition
- How easy it is to reach
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How much waste there is
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- Where we could park
- Approximate dimensions
- How we’d reach it
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Why people call us in Lynsore Bottom
Many trades want a test result first.
These are some of the things we deal with in Lynsore Bottom:
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings already disturbed
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Walls before tiling
If you’re refurbishing flats near Bekesbourne station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What your quote should include
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- VAT, clearly stated
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note