Medway · England
Artex Removal in Gadshill
Looking for Artex removal in Gadshill? We cover Gadshill and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings before plastering
Asbestos help in Gadshill
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
About our artex removal in Gadshill
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. From coatings damaged by leaks and coatings scraped during DIY, we cover textured walls, stipple finishes and Artex ceilings.
Village homes like those in Gadshill have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Where
- Gadshill (ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Gadshill properties and textured coatings
Gadshill is about 2 miles north-west of Rochester, in Medway. Anywhere in Gadshill, just send the postcode. Gadshill is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 25 miles away.
A school like Strood Academy should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. If your home is one of the older properties in Gadshill, near Church of St John or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
We carry out Artex jobs all over ME3. From Copperfield Crescent, Charles Dickens Avenue and Gravesend Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Neighbouring places we cover include Higham (1 mile north), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile west), Shorne (1 mile west), Lower Higham (1 mile north) and Mockbeggar (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south-east), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Luton (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (7 miles south-east) and Lordswood (6 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Huguenot Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Gadshill includes Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Schools near Gadshill include Higham Primary School (1 mile north) and Temple School (1.4 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Sir John Falstaff Public House (within half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2 miles south-east)
What happens next
File the result and the paperwork.
Going forward:
- File the test result and waste note
- Send photos of the coatings
- Give us room sizes
- Keep pets away
Things not to do
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Test before the builders arrive.
Good to know
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
Questions from Gadshill
Do you cover Gadshill and the area around Higham station?
Yes, we cover Gadshill and the area towards Higham station, about 1.2 miles north.
Do textured ceilings in Gadshill homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Can I stay at home while you work?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
How it works
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. While we work, the area stays out of bounds.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Before we arrive
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Mention any parking restrictions
Getting a price
Send us the address in Gadshill, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
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Weighing up your options
Test, leave, cover or remove? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is usually better. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Why us?
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Clear written quotes
- Reports and results you can share
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
What affects the price in Gadshill
We base our quote on:
- The type of material and its condition
- How much there is
- How much waste there is
- Licensed or non-licensed
Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- Labels, if any
- Where we could park
- Damaged areas
- An overall view
Each job is priced individually. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
Can I do it myself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
Typical jobs in Gadshill include:
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings scraped during DIY
If you are refurbishing flats near Higham station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Questions to ask before booking
- What category of work it is
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site