Medway · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Middle Stoke, Medway
Artex removal in Middle Stoke, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Walls before tiling
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Artex removal for Middle Stoke properties
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. Typical jobs include ceilings before downlights go in and ceilings before skimming, including swirl patterns, stipple finishes and coated plasterboard.
In a village like Middle Stoke, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so you know where you stand.
- Where
- Middle Stoke (ME3)
- County
- Medway
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Afterwards
The surface is left ready for making good.
Some practical advice:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Send photos of the coatings
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Keep the results and paperwork
What to avoid
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Prices and what affects them
What drives the price:
- How much waste there is
- The type of material and its condition
- Parking and access charges
- The number of samples or the size of the building
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Damaged areas
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Where we could park
- A photo of the whole area
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Artex in Middle Stoke homes
Middle Stoke is in Medway. Properties in Middle Stoke range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover 68 places across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Middle Stoke to Canterbury (23 miles away).
Older homes across Middle Stoke may have coatings added during past renovations.
We carry out Artex jobs all over ME3 and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Burrows Lane and Grain Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. We also carry out Artex jobs in Lower Stoke (1 mile north), Stoke (1 mile west), North Street (1 mile south-west), Allhallows (1 mile north) and St Mary Hoo (2 miles north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Gillingham (6 miles south-west), Chatham (8 miles south-west), Rochester (7 miles south-west), Rainham (6 miles south), Strood (8 miles south-west) and Luton (7 miles south-west).
Within reach you will find Bishop Saltings.
- Local pubs include The Nags Head pub (within half a mile north)
What’s included, and what is not
The usual limits are:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We need the room cleared
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials in Middle Stoke
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Which option is right?
Testing first can save a lot: a clear result means normal methods. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Why choose us
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Clear advice on your options
- Quotes that spell out the scope
See how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Why people call us in Middle Stoke
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Walls before tiling
- Damaged or cracked coatings
For a school such as Stoke Primary Academy, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Questions to ask before booking
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Whether VAT is included
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you run a business from older premises in Middle Stoke, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Common questions in Middle Stoke
Do older homes in Middle Stoke have asbestos?
Any home in Middle Stoke built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you cannot tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Middle Stoke from London?
We cover Middle Stoke, about 32 miles from central London.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings typically aren’t licensed.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both are options: the right choice depends on the room. We’ll advise room by room.
A closer look at the materials
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
How we work
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, with no sanding or dry scraping. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Getting a price
Each job is priced individually. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site