Medway · England
Artex Removal in Higham
Found something that might be asbestos in Higham? We provide textured coating testing and removal, explained in plain English.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings before downlights go in
Artex removal near Higham
About our artex removal in Higham
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. Typical jobs include loft conversions and coatings already disturbed, including coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and stipple finishes.
In areas like Higham, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Location
- Higham (ME3, DA12)
- Area hub
- Medway
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Duty holders and landlords in Higham
If your business premises in Higham were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Typical Artex jobs in Higham
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Non-domestic buildings like Higham Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings.
What your quote should include
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- VAT, clearly stated
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
How we work
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
How to get a quote
Each job is priced individually. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Afterwards
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Send photos of the coatings
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Keep pets out of the work area
Don’ts
Test before the builders arrive.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Choosing the right option
Plastering over it avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
How we work in Higham
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Clear written quotes
See our prices page and our cost guide.
Also in Higham
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- How many samples are needed
- Travel and parking
- How much there is
A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Sending photos
When you send photos, these help most:
- The access route
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Cracks or breaks
- An idea of size
Send us the address in Higham, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Textured ceilings in Higham
Higham is about 2 miles north-west of Rochester, in Medway. We cover Higham as part of Medway, for Artex jobs of every size. Higham is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. We work right across the region, from Higham to London (24 miles away).
For rented flats close to Higham station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Older homes across Higham may have coatings added during past renovations.
For Artex jobs in ME3 and DA12, just send the postcode and a few photos. Your property could be on Villa Road, Darby Gardens and Ash Crescent or the roads around them, wherever it is in Higham. Other places close to Higham we cover include Gadshill (1 mile south), Lower Higham (1 mile north), Shorne (1 mile west), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south-west) and Mockbeggar (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south-east), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Luton (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (8 miles south-east) and Lordswood (7 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Huguenot Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Rochester Castle (2.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Higham includes Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Schools near Higham include Strood Academy (1.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Sir John Falstaff Public House (less than half a mile south)
- Local facilities include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.4 miles south-east)
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
What we deal with
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Higham: your questions answered
Do you cover small places like Higham?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do textured ceilings in Higham homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
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.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
What it might be made of
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site