Medway · England
Artex Removal for Lower Upnor
Artex removal across Lower Upnor, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings already disturbed
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Artex removal in Lower Upnor
Artex removal in Lower Upnor
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. From rented flats before redecoration and ceilings before plastering, we cover textured walls, coated ceiling roses and swirl patterns and more.
Rural homes near Lower Upnor have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. We only recommend work that is needed, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Location
- Lower Upnor (ME2)
- Region
- Medway
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Which option is right?
A test before removal can save money: a clear result means normal methods. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Why us?
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
See our prices page and the cost guide.
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Good to know
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
Responsibilities for owners
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Doing it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
After we’ve finished in Lower Upnor
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, and you get the paperwork.
Going forward:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Send photos of the coatings
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Test every different coating
What to avoid
Test before the builders arrive.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
FAQs for Lower Upnor
Is asbestos common in Lower Upnor homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Lower Upnor may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work near Strood station?
Yes. Strood station is about 1.6 miles south-west of Lower Upnor, and we cover both.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both work; it depends on the room. We’ll explain the options.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Why people call us in Lower Upnor
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
Typical jobs in Lower Upnor include:
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings already disturbed
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings before plastering
For rented flats close to Strood station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the job needs notifying
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Whether VAT is included
What happens
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible and bagged or wrapped. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing, so there is no confusion.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Preparing for the visit
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Mention any parking restrictions
How to get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Lower Upnor properties and textured coatings
Lower Upnor is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. Wherever your property is in Lower Upnor, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we’ll quote. We work in all 68 towns and villages in Medway. Our area stretches from Lower Upnor to Canterbury (about 26 miles away).
For a school such as Chattenden Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. Older homes across Lower Upnor may have coatings added during past renovations.
Anywhere in ME2, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your property could be on Galleon Way, Cutter Close and Schooner Walk, wherever it is in Lower Upnor. We also carry out Artex jobs in Upper Upnor (1 mile south-west), Chattenden (1 mile north), Wainscott (1 mile west), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east) and Cooling Street (2 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south-west), Luton (3 miles south) and Park Wood (5 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Huguenot Museum (1.8 miles south-west) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Lower Upnor include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (1.2 miles north-east) and Waterfront University Technical College (1.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ship pub (within half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.8 miles south)
- 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