Medway · England
Artex Removal for Twydall
Artex removal across Twydall, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings already disturbed
- Landlord refurbishments
Get a quote for Twydall
How artex removal works in Twydall
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. Testing a sample tells you, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. From loft conversions and extensions and ceilings coming down, we deal with coated plasterboard, coated ceiling roses and swirl patterns.
In Twydall, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so test each different coating. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Area
- Twydall (ME8, ME7)
- Region
- Medway
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Twydall
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Is the Artex in my Twydall home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
DIY and asbestos
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Weighing up your options
A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why people choose us
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Records for your files
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Read how we price jobs or our cost guide.
How we price Artex removal
We base our quote on:
- Parking and access charges
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The quantity or area
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- A rough size or measurement
- Cracks or breaks
- A close-up from a safe distance
- The access route
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
What’s included, and what isn’t
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
How it works
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and the room stays closed. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
How to get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
Related guides
Why people call us in Twydall
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Landlord refurbishments
- Loft conversions and extensions
If you’re refurbishing flats near Rainham (Kent) station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Before booking anyone
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What isn’t included
Places near Twydall
What else we do in Twydall
Twydall properties and textured coatings
Twydall is about 1 mile east of Gillingham, in Medway. We cover Twydall as part of Medway, whatever the size of the job. Twydall is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Twydall, near Holy Trinity Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. A school like Twydall Primary School and Nursery should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 8 miles of Twydall, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Here we cover the ME8 and ME7 postcode area. That could mean a property on Pump Lane, Blean Road and Herne Road or the roads around them. Main roads around Twydall include the A2; tell us about parking if you are on a main road. Neighbouring places we cover include Gillingham (1 mile west), Lower Twydall (1 mile north), Grange (1 mile north), Wigmore (1 mile south) and Darland (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Chatham (3 miles south-west), Rochester (4 miles west), Strood (5 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north) and Chatham Waterfront (3 miles west). Being one of Medway’s larger places, Twydall has a wide mix of older and newer buildings.
A little further out are Upnor Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings and Boxley Hills.
- Schools near Twydall include Rainham Mark Grammar School (0.5 miles south-east) and Howard School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Three Mariners pub (0.9 miles east)
What happens next
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Give us room sizes
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Keep the results and paperwork
Avoid these
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site