Medway · England
Artex Removal for Kemsley Street
Artex removal across Kemsley Street, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Artex removal near Kemsley Street
Artex removal in Kemsley Street
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Kemsley Street, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Whether it’s ceilings coming down and ceilings before skimming, we cover swirl patterns, textured walls and stipple finishes.
In a village like Kemsley Street, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Where
- Kemsley Street (ME7)
- Region
- Medway
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Duty holders and landlords in Kemsley Street
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
If your business premises in Kemsley Street were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Artex in Kemsley Street homes
Kemsley Street is about 3 miles south of Gillingham, in Medway. If your Artex job is in Kemsley Street, let us know about access when you get in touch. Kemsley Street is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. Our area stretches from Kemsley Street to Canterbury (22 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Rainham (Kent) station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. For a school such as Deanwood Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Kemsley Street; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Wherever your property is in ME7, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your property is just outside Kemsley Street, we also cover Bredhurst (1 mile west), Scragged Oak (1 mile south), Dunn Street (1 mile south-west), Park Wood (1 mile north-east) and Lower Cox Street (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Gillingham (3 miles north), Chatham (3 miles north-west), Rochester (6 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north-west) and Twydall (3 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (3.5 miles south-west) and Allington Castle (4.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Kemsley Street includes Burham Down and Detling Hill.
- Schools near Kemsley Street include Rainham School for Girls (2.1 miles north)
How it works
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, with no sanding or dry scraping. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing, so there’s no confusion.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- 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
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Let us know if something’s broken
Getting a price
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
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After the job
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, so future work is planned properly.
Once we’re done:
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Keep the results and paperwork
Avoid these
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Options to consider in Kemsley Street
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
What you get
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
See how we quote or our cost guide.
Nearby places to Kemsley Street
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DIY and asbestos
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Kemsley Street questions
Is asbestos common in Kemsley Street homes?
Any home in Kemsley Street built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you come out to small villages like Kemsley Street?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We will give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Materials, one by one
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How much there is
- How easy it is to reach
- Material and condition
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Sending photos
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Where we could park
- Labels, if any
- A clear close-up
- Approximate dimensions
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Limits to be aware of
Worth knowing before booking:
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Kemsley Street
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note