Kent · England
Artex Removal in Meopham
Buildings in Meopham built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers Artex removal, with testing first.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Asbestos help in Meopham
How we work
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Getting a price
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
About our artex removal in Meopham
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. Typical jobs include textured walls before a refit and loft conversions, involving coated plasterboard, stipple finishes and swirl patterns.
Homes in places like Meopham may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so test each different coating. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Where
- Meopham (DA13)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Responsibilities for owners
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Meopham must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Choosing the right option
A low price may mean shortcuts. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why choose us
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- No removal until we know what it is
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Take a look at how we price jobs or published price ranges.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Meopham
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, which can make them look newer than they are.
Typical jobs in Meopham include:
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Older homes across Meopham may have coatings added during past renovations.
What to look for in a quote
- The method and controls
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Whether the job needs notifying
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
Common questions in Meopham
Do you work near Meopham station?
Yes, we cover Meopham and the area towards Meopham station, about 0.5 miles north.
Do you cover Meopham from London?
We cover Meopham, about 21 miles from central London.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many don’t. The only way to know is to test a sample.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both work; it depends on the room. We’ll explain the options.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then ask for advice.
Materials we deal with
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Textured ceilings in Meopham
Meopham is about 4 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. In Meopham, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We cover 922 places across Kent. We work right across the region, from Meopham to London (about 21 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Meopham Community Academy should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. For rented flats close to Meopham station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
We cover Artex jobs across the DA13 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a property on Station Road, The Russets and The Pippins or the roads around them. If your property is just outside Meopham, we also cover Foxendown (1 mile south-east), Sole Street (1 mile north-east), Round Street (1 mile north-east), Gold Street (1 mile north-east) and Nash Street (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (4 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Gravesham Community Hospital (4.4 miles north). Within reach you will find Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Meopham School (0.8 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Railway Inn (0.9 miles east)
Good to know
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
How we price Artex removal
We base our quote on:
- How much waste there is
- Travel and parking
- The size of the job
- How many samples are needed
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Sending photos
Helpful photos:
- Street parking nearby
- How we’d reach it
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A photo of the whole area
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Doing it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Other services in Meopham
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site