Medway · England
Artex Removal for Borstal
Found something that might be asbestos in Borstal? We provide textured coating testing and removal, explained in plain English.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings before downlights go in
Artex removal near Borstal
How artex removal works in Borstal
For an asbestos coating, the room is sealed, the coating kept wet and nothing sanded or dry-scraped. Whether it’s walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit and ceilings coming down, we cover coated ceiling roses, stipple finishes and textured walls.
In Borstal, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so test each different coating. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Borstal (ME1, ME2)
- Area hub
- Medway
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- 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
How to prepare
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Tell us about parking and access
Ask for a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
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Materials we deal with
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
What we deal with in Borstal
Many trades want a test result first.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Walls before tiling
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings coming down
For a school such as St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Before booking anyone
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- How fibres will be kept down
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
After the job
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Once we are done:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Plan around the closed rooms
Things not to do
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
What’s included, and what is not
The usual limits are:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Common materials
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Responsibilities for owners
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Can I do it myself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Which option is right?
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Why people choose us
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
See how we quote or published price ranges.
Borstal properties and textured coatings
Borstal is about 1 mile south-west of Rochester, in Medway. Anywhere in Borstal, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. We cover all 68 towns and villages in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 26 miles away.
For rented flats close to Cuxton station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Older homes across Borstal may have coatings added during past renovations.
We cover Artex jobs across ME1 and ME2 and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Hill Road, Manor Lane and Mount Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. Being close to the M2, Borstal is easy for us to reach. For properties just outside Borstal, we cover Rochester (1 mile north-east), Strood (1 mile north), Cuxton (1 mile west), North Halling (2 miles west) and Wouldham (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (4 miles east), Rainham (5 miles east), Park Wood (5 miles east), Lordswood (4 miles south-east), Twydall (4 miles east) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include St. Catherine's Hospital (1.1 miles north-east) and Six Poor Travellers House (1.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Borstal include Blue Bell Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Nearby schools include Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School (0.6 miles south-east) and St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School (1.4 miles east)
- Local facilities include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.4 miles north) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.8 miles north-east)
Borstal: your questions answered
Is the Artex in my Borstal home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you cover Borstal and the area around Cuxton station?
Yes, we cover Borstal and the area towards Cuxton station, about 1 mile west.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is typically needed.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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