Medway · England
Artex Removal in Cooling
Buildings in Cooling built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings already disturbed
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Asbestos help in Cooling
After we’ve finished in Cooling
Share the paperwork with your trades.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Photos help us quote
- File the test result and waste note
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
What to avoid
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
How artex removal works in Cooling
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. From ceilings before skimming and extensions that cut into ceilings, we deal with Artex ceilings, swirl patterns and stipple finishes and more.
In a village like Cooling, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Area
- Cooling (ME3)
- Area hub
- Medway
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Duty holders and landlords in Cooling
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
If you run a business from older premises in Cooling, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
What we deal with in Cooling
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Loft conversions
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Textured walls before a refit
For rented flats close to Higham station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What your quote should include
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
Weighing up your options
A test before removal can save money: a clear result means normal methods. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
How we work in Cooling
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Read our prices page and our cost guide.
Step by step
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- 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
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Get a quote
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Related guides
A closer look at the materials
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Towns and villages near Cooling
Can I do it myself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Textured ceilings in Cooling
Cooling is about 5 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. Anywhere in Cooling, just send the postcode. We cover 68 places across Medway. Our area stretches from Cooling to London (about 27 miles away).
In older homes in Cooling, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Wherever your property is in ME3, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your property is on Main Road and Cooling Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover include Cooling Street (1 mile south-west), High Halstow (2 miles east), Sharnal Street (2 miles south-east), Fenn Street (2 miles east) and Chattenden (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Gillingham (6 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south), Rochester (5 miles south), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Strood (5 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Upnor Castle (3.4 miles south) and French Hospital (4.8 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Canvey Wick and Gad's Hill.
Your questions about Artex removal in Cooling
Is the Artex in my Cooling home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you come out to small villages like Cooling?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Either can work: the right choice depends on the room. We will recommend one for each room.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
What affects the price in Cooling
Our quotes take into account:
- The size of the job
- Parking and access charges
- Access to the area
- The number of samples or the size of the building
Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, because the material is clear.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- A rough size or measurement
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The parking area
- How we’d reach it
You’ll get a written quote. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
- 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