Medway · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Bredhurst, Medway
Artex removal across Bredhurst and nearby. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings before downlights go in
Asbestos help in Bredhurst
What we do and don’t cover
So you know what to expect:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We need the room cleared
- Other materials may need their own approach
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
Artex removal in Bredhurst
Planning a renovation in Bredhurst with textured ceilings? Test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. Typical jobs include landlord refurbishments and walls before tiling, involving Artex ceilings, swirl patterns and stipple finishes.
In a village like Bredhurst, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Location
- Bredhurst (ME7)
- Region
- Medway
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price Artex removal
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- How many samples are needed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Location, parking and any London charges
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Photos that help
Photos often save us a visit:
- The access route
- The parking area
- A rough size or measurement
- Labels, if any
To get a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Your questions about Artex removal in Bredhurst
Do you come out to small villages like Bredhurst?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you work near Rainham (Kent) station?
Yes. Rainham (Kent) station is about 2.9 miles north-east of Bredhurst, and we cover both.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not every coating does: many coatings are asbestos-free. Testing a sample is how you find out.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Artex in Bredhurst homes
Bredhurst is about 3 miles south-east of Chatham, in Medway. Anywhere in Bredhurst, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. We work in 68 places in Medway. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
A school like Deanwood Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. If you’re refurbishing flats near Rainham (Kent) station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Bredhurst is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
This part of Medway takes in ME7, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. That could mean a property on The Street, Fir Tree Grove and Hurstwood Road. For properties just outside Bredhurst, we cover Dunn Street (1 mile south-west), Kemsley Street (1 mile east), Lidsing (1 mile west), Scragged Oak (1 mile south-east) and Lower Cox Street (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Gillingham (3 miles north), Chatham (3 miles north-west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north-west) and Twydall (3 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Allington Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and KIMS hospital (3.2 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include Rainham School for Girls (2.3 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Harrow pub (0.6 miles west)
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A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Why choose us
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at how we price jobs or our cost guide.
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
After the job
The surface is left ready for making good.
A few practical points:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Give us room sizes
- Keep pets out of the work area
Avoid these
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Can I do it myself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
What we deal with in Bredhurst
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Textured walls before a refit
- Flaking textured ceilings
Older homes across Bredhurst may have coatings added during past renovations.
Questions to ask before booking
- How fibres will be kept down
- Which areas and materials are covered
- The documents you’ll receive
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
Step by step
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked before the seals come down. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
Ask for a quote
You will get a written quote. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
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- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site