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Artex Removal in Chattenden
Any pre-2000 building in Chattenden may contain asbestos. We offer Artex removal, with testing first.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
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Artex removal around Chattenden
Chattenden is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. Chattenden is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Chattenden is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we work. We work right across the region, from Chattenden to Canterbury (26 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Chattenden, near Bishop Gundulph Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. For a school such as Chattenden Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
We carry out Artex jobs all over ME3 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Songbird Crescent, Sparrow Drive and Main Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. For properties just outside Chattenden, we cover Lower Upnor (1 mile south), Upper Upnor (1 mile south), Wainscott (1 mile south-west), Hoo St Werburgh (1 mile east) and Cooling Street (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (4 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south-west), Luton (3 miles south) and Park Wood (6 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.3 miles south-west) and Huguenot Museum (2.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Local schools include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (0.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Pier pub (0.5 miles south)
Artex removal near Chattenden
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry. We often deal with coated plasterboard, Artex ceilings and swirl patterns, and people typically contact us about rented homes refurbished between tenants and damaged or cracked coatings.
In towns and villages like Chattenden, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Where
- Chattenden (ME3)
- County
- Medway
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Chattenden
How far is Chattenden from London?
We cover Chattenden, about 28 miles from central London.
Could my house in Chattenden contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Chattenden may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice.
Is my textured ceiling in Chattenden asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings don’t contain asbestos. The only way to know is to test a sample.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both work; it depends on the room. We’ll advise for each room.
How do I get a quote?
Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
What happens
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Clear the way to the work area
- Warn neighbours if needed
Get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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What’s included, and what isn’t
Worth knowing before booking:
- We test before removal, 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’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
How we price Artex removal
Our quotes take into account:
- How much waste there is
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How many samples are needed
- The size of the job
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
What to photograph
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The access route
- Visible markings
- An idea of size
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Typical Artex jobs in Chattenden
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Loft conversions
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Walls before tiling
If you are refurbishing a rental near Strood station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Before booking anyone
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- If the price includes VAT
After the job
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Keeping things safe:
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Photos help us quote
- Keep pets away
- Test every different coating
Things not to do
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
DIY and asbestos
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Responsibilities for owners
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Chattenden, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note