Medway · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Strood, Medway
Artex removal in Strood, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Artex removal in Strood
About our artex removal in Strood
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. Testing a sample tells you, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. We often deal with coated plasterboard, Artex ceilings and coated ceiling roses, and typical jobs are ceilings coming down and ceilings before plastering.
In towns like Strood, plenty of homes from the 1960s to 1990s have textured ceilings, though older homes may have them too. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Location
- Strood (ME2, ME1, ME3)
- County
- Medway
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
What happens next
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Each different coating needs testing
- Keep the results and paperwork
What to avoid
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
What we do and do not cover
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
How it works
If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible and bagged or wrapped. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
How to prepare
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Getting a price
Every job is quoted in writing. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Helpful guides
Which option is right?
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Always test first. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
What you get
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Records for your files
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
See how we quote and our cost guide.
Common questions in Strood
Do textured ceilings in Strood homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
How far is Strood from London?
We cover Strood, about 26 miles from central London.
How much does Artex removal cost in Strood?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll advise for each room.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
Also near Strood
Other services in Strood
Materials we deal with
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Why people call us in Strood
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings coming down
Non-domestic buildings like Elaine Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Before booking anyone
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- What isn’t included
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
Artex removal around Strood
Strood is about 3 miles north-west of Chatham, in Medway. Homes, landlords and businesses in Strood contact us for Artex jobs. We cover all 68 towns and villages in Medway. We work right across the region, from Strood to London (about 26 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Strood, near St Francis' Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. If you are refurbishing a rental near Strood station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Anywhere in ME2, ME1 and ME3, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Ash Road, Gun Lane and Pine Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Strood is on the A2 and A226, so it’s easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also cover Rochester (1 mile east), Borstal (1 mile south), Cuxton (2 miles south-west), Lower Bush (2 miles south-west) and Upper Bush (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (4 miles east), Chatham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (6 miles east), Luton (3 miles south-east), Park Wood (6 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south-east). Strood is one of the larger places we cover in Medway, with every kind of building, from homes to workplaces.
A little further out are Six Poor Travellers House (1.2 miles east) and French Hospital (1.2 miles east). Open spaces near Strood include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include Strood Academy (0.6 miles north-west) and Temple School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Crispin And Crispianus Public House (0.6 miles east)
- Other local spots include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (0.9 miles east)
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site