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Asbestos Artex Removal in Sheldwich Lees, Kent
Artex removal in Sheldwich Lees, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Loft conversions
Need Artex removal in Sheldwich Lees?
How we price Artex removal
Prices vary with:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How much there is
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Waste quantity and disposal
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- Cracks or breaks
- An idea of size
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Where we could park
Send us the address in Sheldwich Lees, a description and some photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will reply with a quote.
How artex removal works in Sheldwich Lees
For an asbestos coating, the room is sealed, the coating kept wet and nothing sanded or dry-scraped, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. Common materials are coated plasterboard, textured walls and stipple finishes, and typical jobs are ceilings due for plastering or skimming and extensions that cut into ceilings.
Rural homes near Sheldwich Lees have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Sheldwich Lees (ME13)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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Should you do it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Sheldwich Lees
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
In older properties, we often see:
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
In older homes in Sheldwich Lees, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Questions to ask before booking
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Whether VAT is included
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
Materials we deal with
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Textured ceilings in Sheldwich Lees
Sheldwich Lees is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Anywhere in Sheldwich Lees, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. Sheldwich Lees is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our area stretches from Sheldwich Lees to Canterbury (about 8 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing flats near Selling station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Non-domestic buildings like Sheldwich Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. Sheldwich Lees is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Anywhere in ME13, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also carry out Artex jobs in Sheldwich (1 mile north-west), Badlesmere (1 mile south), North Street (1 mile north), Throwley (1 mile west) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north) and Herne Bay (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.7 miles south-east).
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
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
Which option is right?
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Always test first. A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
How we work in Sheldwich Lees
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Reports and results you can share
Read how we price jobs and our cost guide.
How it works
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked before the seals come down. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Getting a price
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
Helpful guides
Questions from Sheldwich Lees
Do textured ceilings in Sheldwich Lees homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You’ll get available dates with the quote.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. To do that, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
For businesses and landlords in Sheldwich Lees
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Sheldwich Lees must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
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.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site