Medway · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Lower Bush, Medway
Artex removal in Lower Bush: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Flaking textured ceilings
Need Artex removal in Lower Bush?
Step by step
We bag and label the waste as we work, for disposal at a permitted site. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
How to get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
How artex removal works in Lower Bush
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. Common materials are coated plasterboard, swirl patterns and textured walls, and typical jobs are coatings scraped during DIY and ceilings before downlights go in.
Village homes like those in Lower Bush have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need.
- Area
- Lower Bush (ME2)
- Area hub
- Medway
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- The survey scope
- What the material is and its state
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Access to the area
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Labels, if any
- An overall view
- How we’d reach it
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Every job is quoted in writing. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
Typical Artex jobs in Lower Bush
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
For rented flats close to Cuxton station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Comparing quotes
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Whether the job needs notifying
- If the price includes VAT
Materials, one by one
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Artex in Lower Bush homes
Lower Bush is about 3 miles west of Rochester, in Medway. Homes, landlords and businesses in Lower Bush contact us for Artex jobs. We work in 68 places in Medway. Our nearest city page is London, about 24 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings like Cuxton Community Infant School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. Older homes across Lower Bush may have coatings added during past renovations.
Wherever your property is in ME2, we can help with Artex removal. Close by, we cover Upper Bush (1 mile south-west), Cuxton (1 mile east), North Halling (1 mile south-east), Halling (2 miles south) and Cobham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (6 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (3 miles east), Rainham (7 miles east), Luton (4 miles east) and Park Wood (7 miles east).
Nearby you will also find City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.8 miles east) and French Hospital (3 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Strood Academy (1.8 miles north-east)
FAQs for Lower Bush
Do you come out to small villages like Lower Bush?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you cover Lower Bush from London?
Lower Bush is about 24 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will advise for each room.
Do you work in Lower Bush?
We do: our area includes Lower Bush and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos and we will quote.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. Testing a sample is how you find out.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Choosing the right option
A low price may mean shortcuts. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
What you get
- No removal until we know what it is
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Accredited laboratory results
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
See our prices page and published price ranges.
What we do and do not cover
Worth knowing before booking:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
What happens next
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with a consignment note.
Keeping things safe:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Each different coating needs testing
What to avoid
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Towns and villages near Lower Bush
Also in Lower Bush
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site