Medway · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Hale, Medway
Worried about asbestos in Hale? Our service covers textured coating testing and removal, with clear advice at each step.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Get a quote for Hale
A closer look at the materials
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
About our artex removal in Hale
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. Typical jobs include rented flats before redecoration and ceilings coming down, involving textured walls, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard.
Village homes like those in Hale have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Location
- Hale (ME5)
- Region
- Medway
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Hale properties and textured coatings
Hale is about 1 mile south-west of Gillingham, in Medway. Wherever your property is in Hale, tell us the postcode and what you need. Hale is one of 68 places in Medway where we work. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
In older homes in Hale, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. For rented flats close to Gillingham (Kent) station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Hale is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
We carry out Artex jobs all over ME5 and the streets around it. Other places close to Hale we cover include Darland (1 mile south-east), Capstone (1 mile south-east), Luton (1 mile north-west), Gillingham (1 mile north-east) and Chatham (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Rochester (3 miles north-west), Strood (4 miles north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north), Rochester Riverside (3 miles north-west), Peters Village (4 miles west) and Frindsbury (3 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Rochester Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.9 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Schools near Hale include Chatham Grammar School for Girls (0.8 miles north) and The Robert Napier School (1 mile north)
- Pubs nearby include The Star pub (0.7 miles north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Chatham Free Library (1.4 miles north-west)
Typical Artex jobs in Hale
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
Typical jobs in Hale include:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
For a school such as Kingfisher Community Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Before booking anyone
- Any exclusions
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
What affects the price in Hale
When we quote, we look at:
- What the material is and its state
- How much there is
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Parking and access charges
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- A rough size or measurement
- A picture of the whole area
- The parking area
- How we’d reach it
Every job is quoted in writing. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
For businesses and landlords in Hale
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Common questions in Hale
Do you cover Hale and the area around Gillingham (Kent) station?
Yes. Gillingham (Kent) station is about 1.6 miles north of Hale, and we cover both.
How far is Hale from London?
Hale is about 30 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Only once you know it’s clear. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Do you work in Hale?
We do: our area includes Hale and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description and we’ll quote.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. Often you can stay in other rooms.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we will arrange to see it.
The process
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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What’s included, and what isn’t
So you know what to expect:
- We need the room cleared
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
After the job
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Keeping things safe:
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- File the test result and waste note
- Give us room sizes
- Clear the rooms before the work
What to avoid
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Test before the builders arrive.
Should you do it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site