Medway · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Cliffe, Medway
Found something that might be asbestos in Cliffe? Our service covers Artex removal, with testing first, with clear advice at each step.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Artex removal near Cliffe
How we work
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and the room stays closed. It helps if we can park nearby.
- 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
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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About our artex removal in Cliffe
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. Whether it’s walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit and structural work through coated ceilings, we cover swirl patterns, coated ceiling roses and textured walls.
In a village like Cliffe, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Cliffe (ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Artex removal around Cliffe
Cliffe is about 5 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. Cliffe is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Cliffe is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. We work right across the region, from Cliffe to London (26 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like St Helen's Church of England Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Higham station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Here we cover the ME3 postcode area. That could mean a property on Station Road, St Helens Road and Chesterton Road. Other places close to Cliffe we cover include Cliffe Woods (2 miles south), Church Street (2 miles south-west), Mockbeggar (3 miles south), Lower Higham (3 miles south-west) and Higham (4 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Gillingham (7 miles south-east), Chatham (7 miles south), Rochester (5 miles south), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Strood (5 miles south) and Luton (6 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include French Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Upnor Castle (3.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Thurrock Thameside Nature Park.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Evening Star pub (within half a mile south-west)
Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Weighing up your options
What are the options for Artex? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is normally best. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why people choose us
- Across London and the South East
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Records for your files
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Where asbestos turns up
Many trades want a test result first.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Walls before tiling
- Landlord refurbishments
Older homes across Cliffe may have coatings added during past renovations.
What to look for in a quote
- What category of work it is
- Which areas and materials are covered
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What isn’t included
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Good to know
What’s in and what’s out:
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Your questions about Artex removal in Cliffe
Is the Artex in my Cliffe home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do you cover small places like Cliffe?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is generally needed.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not until it’s been tested. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Generally 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?
It depends on the job and our diary. We will give you dates when we quote.
Doing it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
What affects the price in Cliffe
Prices vary with:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How much waste there is
- How many samples are needed
- Access to the area
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Sending photos
Photos often save us a visit:
- Approximate dimensions
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A picture of the whole area
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Afterwards
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Once we’re done:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Empty the rooms in advance
Don’ts
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note