Medway · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Brompton, Medway
Found something that might be asbestos in Brompton? We provide removal of textured ceilings and walls, explained in plain English.
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Artex removal near Brompton
Artex removal for Brompton properties
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. Testing a sample tells you, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. Typical materials include coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and stipple finishes, and typical jobs are ceilings before plastering and damaged or cracked coatings.
In a smaller place like Brompton, textured ceilings often show up when people renovate older family homes, and testing comes first. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Area
- Brompton (ME4, ME7, ME2)
- Region
- Medway
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked before the seals come down. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Mention any parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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Limits to be aware of
Before booking, note that:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
For landlords, agents and businesses
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
If you manage or own a block in Brompton, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
After the job
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with a consignment note.
A few practical points:
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Test every different coating
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
Don’ts
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Common questions in Brompton
Is the Artex in my Brompton home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Is asbestos common in Brompton homes?
If your home in Brompton was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
Materials we deal with
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Can I do it myself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Choosing the right option
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and it remains in place. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why people choose us
- No removal until we know what it is
- Records for your files
- Clear written quotes
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
See how we quote and our cost guide.
Towns and villages near Brompton
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What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- Access to the area
- How many samples are needed
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The type of material and its condition
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Helping us quote
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A rough size or measurement
- Labels, if any
- Where we could park
- Damaged areas
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Artex removal around Brompton
Brompton is about 1 mile east of Rochester, in Medway. Properties in Brompton range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in all 68 towns and villages across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Brompton to Canterbury (25 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Chatham station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. A school like Brompton-Westbrook Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Anywhere in ME4, ME7 and ME2, we can help with Artex removal. That could mean a property on Dock Road, Globe Lane and South Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Brompton. Other places close to Brompton we cover include Chatham Waterfront (1 mile south-west), Rochester Riverside (1 mile west), Frindsbury (1 mile north-west), Luton (1 mile south) and Hale (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Rainham (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (4 miles south-east), Lordswood (4 miles south), Twydall (3 miles south-east), Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east) and Wigmore (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Upnor Castle (1.2 miles north) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (less than half a mile south-west). Open spaces near Brompton include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Brompton include Brompton Academy (0.5 miles south-east) and Hospital and Medical Tuition Service (0.9 miles south-east)
- Places of worship nearby include St Michael the Archangel Church (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include King George V Public House (under half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (within half a mile south-west) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.4 miles west)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site