Medway · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Gillingham, Medway
Worried about asbestos in Gillingham? We provide textured coating testing and removal, explained in plain English.
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings already disturbed
Need Artex removal in Gillingham?
Gillingham properties and textured coatings
Gillingham is about 30 miles east of London, in Medway. We cover Gillingham as part of Medway, whatever the size of the job. Gillingham is one of 68 places in Medway where we work. We work right across the region, from Gillingham to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Gillingham, near Holy Trinity Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. If you’re refurbishing flats near Gillingham (Kent) station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 8 miles of Gillingham; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Anywhere in ME8, ME7, ME4 and ME5, Artex removal is available. Your property could be on Leeds Square, London Road and Dorset Square or the roads around them. Gillingham is on the A2 and A231, which makes it simple to get to. Other places close to Gillingham we cover include Twydall (1 mile east), Lower Twydall (1 mile north-east), Grange (1 mile north), Darland (1 mile south-west) and Hale (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Rochester (4 miles west), Strood (4 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north), Rochester Riverside (3 miles north-west) and Walderslade (3 miles south-west). Gillingham is among the bigger towns we cover in Medway, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age.
Nearby you will also find Medway Maritime Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.3 miles west). The countryside around Gillingham includes Blue Bell Hill and Bishop Saltings.
- Local schools include The Robert Napier School (0.8 miles north-west) and The Robert Napier School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Star pub (0.6 miles west)
- Local facilities include Chatham Free Library (1.9 miles west)
About our artex removal in Gillingham
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We will talk you through the options for your rooms in Gillingham. We often deal with textured walls, coated ceiling roses and stipple finishes, and people generally contact us about coatings damaged by DIY and textured walls before a refit.
Across Gillingham, plenty of homes still have textured ceilings, which should be tested before renovation. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
For businesses and landlords in Gillingham
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Gillingham, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
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Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Parking and access charges
- The category of work
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Disposal costs
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Sending photos
When you send photos, these help most:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A clear close-up
- The access route
- Street parking nearby
You will get a written quote. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Choosing the right option
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Test first. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
What you get
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
Read how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Limits to be aware of
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- We need the room cleared
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials in Gillingham
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
After the job
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, and you get the paperwork.
After we have finished:
- File the test result and waste note
- Photos help us quote
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Empty the rooms in advance
Don’ts
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Why people call us in Gillingham
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding, dry scraping or drilling releases fibres.
Typical jobs in Gillingham include:
- Ceilings before skimming
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
For a school such as Featherby Junior School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
What to look for in a quote
- Suitable insurance for the work
- If the price includes VAT
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
Step by step
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- 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
Getting ready
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Get a quote
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
FAQs for Gillingham
Do textured ceilings in Gillingham homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you work near Gillingham (Kent) station?
Yes, we cover Gillingham and the area towards Gillingham (Kent) station, about 1.5 miles north-west.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
You can, if it’s intact: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Don’t sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
How much does Artex removal cost in Gillingham?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
Is my textured ceiling in Gillingham asbestos?
Not every coating does: many coatings are asbestos-free. Testing a sample is how you find out.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We will identify it and advise on removal.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site