Medway · England
Artex Removal in Lower Higham
Artex removal in Lower Higham: textured coating testing and removal. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Textured walls before a refit
Asbestos help in Lower Higham
Artex removal near Lower Higham
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. A small sample tells you which you have, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. Whether it’s flaking textured ceilings and textured walls before a refit, we cover coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and stipple finishes.
Rural homes near Lower Higham have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Area
- Lower Higham (ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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 where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
How to prepare
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Getting a price
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will reply with a quote.
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Good to know
The usual limits are:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
For landlords, agents and businesses
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
If you manage or own a block in Lower Higham, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Lower Higham questions
Do you come out to small villages like Lower Higham?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do older homes in Lower Higham have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Lower Higham may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Can I stay at home while you work?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Weighing up your options
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Always test first. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Why people choose us
- Domestic and commercial work
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Reports and results you can share
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
See how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Why people call us in Lower Higham
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
These are some of the things we deal with in Lower Higham:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings already disturbed
Older homes across Lower Higham may have coatings added during past renovations.
What to look for in a quote
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
Artex removal around Lower Higham
Lower Higham is about 3 miles north-west of Rochester, in Medway. We cover Lower Higham as part of Medway, whatever the size of the job. We cover 68 places in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Lower Higham to London (about 25 miles away).
If you are refurbishing a rental near Higham station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. For a school such as Higham Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Anywhere in ME3, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your property could be on Canal Road, Chalk Road and Chequers Street or the roads around them, wherever it is in Lower Higham. Nearby, we also cover Church Street (1 mile north), Higham (1 mile south), Mockbeggar (1 mile east), Gadshill (1 mile south) and Cliffe Woods (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also work in Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (6 miles south-east), Rochester (3 miles south-east), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south) and Luton (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.9 miles south-east) and Huguenot Museum (3.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Lower Higham include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Nearby schools include Strood Academy (2.2 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers pub (under half a mile east)
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Access to the area
- How much there is
- Material and condition
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Approximate dimensions
- How we’d reach it
- Damaged areas
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
After we’ve finished in Lower Higham
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Keep pets away
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
What to avoid
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
DIY and asbestos
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note