Medway · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Scarborough, Medway
Need Artex removal in Scarborough? We work across Scarborough and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Artex removal near Scarborough
A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Artex removal in Scarborough
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We’ll talk you through the options for your rooms in Scarborough. Typical jobs include extensions that cut into ceilings and coatings already disturbed, including Artex ceilings, textured walls and stipple finishes.
Rural homes near Scarborough have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Area
- Scarborough (ME1)
- Area hub
- Medway
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after things afterwards
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
Going forward:
- Photos help us quote
- Give us room sizes
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Each different coating needs testing
Avoid these
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
The scope of Artex removal
A few things to be aware of:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials in Scarborough
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
Your options compared
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why people choose us
- Accredited laboratory results
- Reports and results you can share
- Domestic and commercial work
- Quotes that spell out the scope
What happens
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
How to get a quote
You will get a written quote. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
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Scarborough questions
Do you cover small places like Scarborough?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
How far is Scarborough from London?
Scarborough is about 27 miles from central London, well within our area.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
Normally you can use other rooms: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
How much does Artex removal cost in Scarborough?
Room sizes, the method and the waste decide, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Doing it yourself?
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.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Why people call us in Scarborough
Many trades want a test result first.
Typical jobs in Scarborough include:
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings before skimming
- Ceilings coming down
- Loft conversions
A school like Burham Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
What to look for in a quote
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Any exclusions
- The method and controls
For businesses and landlords in Scarborough
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Places near Scarborough
Other services in Scarborough
Textured ceilings in Scarborough
Scarborough is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Medway. Wherever your property is in Scarborough, tell us the postcode and what you need. We cover all 68 towns and villages across Medway. Our nearest city page is London, about 27 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Scarborough, near St Mary's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. If you are refurbishing a rental near Snodland station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the ME1 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Pilgrims Way and Scarborough Lane; we cover every one. Neighbouring places we cover include Peters Village (1 mile west), Burham (1 mile south-east), Wouldham (1 mile north-west), Holborough (1 mile west) and Halling (2 miles north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Gillingham (5 miles north-east), Chatham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (6 miles east), Strood (4 miles north) and Luton (4 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.8 miles north-east) and St. Catherine's Hospital (3.4 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include The Holmesdale School (1.8 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Windmill pub (0.6 miles south-east)
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site