Medway · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Rochester, Medway
Artex removal across Rochester and nearby, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings already disturbed
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Need Artex removal in Rochester?
About our artex removal in Rochester
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry. We often deal with Artex ceilings, stipple finishes and coated plasterboard, and people typically contact us about structural work through coated ceilings and loft conversions and extensions.
Renovations in areas like Rochester often uncover textured coatings on walls as well as ceilings. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
Your options compared
A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Why us?
- Records for your files
- Across London and the South East
- Clear written quotes
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
The process
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Get in touch with photos
- 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
Before we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Mention any parking restrictions
Get a quote
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
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Rochester: your questions answered
Do you work near Rochester station?
Yes, we cover Rochester, including the streets around Rochester station.
Is the Artex in my Rochester home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. Often you can stay in other rooms.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not until it’s been tested. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Should you do it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Artex removal around Rochester
Rochester is about 27 miles east of London, in Medway. We cover Rochester as part of Medway, whatever the size of the job. Rochester is one of 68 places in Medway where we work. We work right across the region, from Rochester to Canterbury (26 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Rochester, near Church of St Nicholas or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. For a school such as Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
We cover Artex jobs across ME2, ME1, ME3 and ME4 and the streets around it. From High Street, Gundolph Square and Station Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. You’ll find Rochester on the A2 and A226, so it’s easy for us to reach. We also carry out Artex jobs in Strood (1 mile west), Borstal (1 mile south-west), Cuxton (2 miles south-west), Lower Bush (3 miles west) and North Halling (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (4 miles east), Chatham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (5 miles south-east), Lordswood (4 miles south-east) and Twydall (4 miles east). As one of the bigger places in Medway, Rochester has a wide mix of older and newer buildings.
Other landmarks nearby include Huguenot Museum (under half a mile east) and French Hospital (less than half a mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Nearby schools include Fort Pitt Grammar School (1 mile south-east) and Temple School (1.2 miles north)
- Local pubs include Royal Crown Hotel (less than half a mile east)
- Other local spots include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (under half a mile north) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.2 miles east)
Responsibilities for owners
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
After we have finished in Rochester
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
To avoid problems in future:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Test every different coating
- Photos help us quote
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
What to avoid
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Test before the builders arrive.
Good to know
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials in Rochester
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Rochester
Most problems come during renovation: sanding, dry scraping or drilling releases fibres.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Loft conversions
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
If you’re refurbishing flats near Rochester station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What your quote should include
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- How fibres will be kept down
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Whether VAT is included
What affects the price in Rochester
The biggest factors in the price are:
- How much waste there is
- Access to the area
- What the material is and its state
- Parking and access charges
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Photos that help
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Cracks or breaks
- How we’d reach it
- A clear close-up
- A rough size or measurement
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Nearby places to Rochester
Other services in Rochester
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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