Medway · England
Artex Removal in Rochester Riverside
Artex removal in Rochester Riverside, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Loft conversions and extensions
Get a quote for Rochester Riverside
Artex removal near Rochester Riverside
Planning a renovation in Rochester Riverside with textured ceilings? Test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. Whether it’s flaking textured ceilings and ceilings before downlights go in, we cover coated plasterboard, Artex ceilings and textured walls.
In Rochester Riverside, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so each type needs testing. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Where
- Rochester Riverside (ME1, ME2, ME3)
- County
- Medway
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, with no sanding or dry scraping. The work area is kept clear while we are working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Getting a price
You’ll get a written quote. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Related guides
Should you do it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
If your business premises in Rochester Riverside were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Artex in Rochester Riverside homes
Rochester Riverside is about 1 mile east of Rochester, in Medway. We work across Rochester Riverside and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Rochester Riverside is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Rochester Riverside, near Church of St Nicholas or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. For rented flats close to Rochester station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
We cover Artex jobs across the ME1, ME2 and ME3 postcode area. Your property could be on Crow Lane, Love Lane and Corys Road. For properties just outside Rochester Riverside, we cover Frindsbury (1 mile north), Chatham Waterfront (1 mile south-east), Brompton (1 mile east), Luton (2 miles south-east) and Chatham (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (5 miles south-east), Lordswood (4 miles south-east), Twydall (4 miles east) and Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east).
A little further out are French Hospital (under half a mile south-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (0.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Schools near Rochester Riverside include Fort Pitt Grammar School (0.7 miles south-east) and St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School (1 mile south-east)
- Local churches include St Michael the Archangel Church (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Eagle Tavern (within half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (within half a mile north-west) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (0.7 miles east)
What affects the price in Rochester Riverside
Our quotes take into account:
- Disposal costs
- Travel and parking
- The size of the job
- The type of material and its condition
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Helping us quote
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Where we could park
- Cracks or breaks
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Materials, one by one
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
What happens next
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Some practical advice:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Photos help us quote
Avoid these
Test before the builders arrive.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
FAQs for Rochester Riverside
Could my house in Rochester Riverside contain asbestos?
If your home in Rochester Riverside was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How far is Rochester Riverside from London?
Rochester Riverside is about 27 miles from central London, well within our area.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both are options: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will recommend one for each room.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Where asbestos turns up
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings before plastering
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Non-domestic buildings like Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
What to look for in a quote
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- The scope of the job, in writing
Good to know
So you know what to expect:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- We need the room cleared
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note