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Asbestos Artex Removal in Upchurch, Kent
Need Artex removal in Upchurch? We work across Upchurch and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings already disturbed
Artex removal near Upchurch
Artex removal near Upchurch
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. From rented homes refurbished between tenants and structural work through coated ceilings, we deal with textured walls, coated ceiling roses and stipple finishes.
In a village like Upchurch, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Location
- Upchurch (ME9, ME8)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- How much there is
- The type of material and its condition
- How easy it is to reach
- Parking and access charges
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A clear close-up
- Visible markings
- A picture of the whole area
- 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.
Upchurch properties and textured coatings
Upchurch is about 3 miles east of Gillingham, in Kent. Upchurch is within our Kent area, whatever the size of the job. Upchurch is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We work right across the region, from Upchurch to Canterbury (20 miles away).
Older homes across Upchurch may have coatings added during past renovations. For a school such as Holywell Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 8 miles of Upchurch, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Here we cover the ME9 and ME8 postcode area. Whether your property is on The Street, Crosier Court and Horsham Lane or anywhere nearby, we can help. Close by, we cover Lower Halstow (1 mile east), Breach (1 mile south), Moor Street (1 mile south-west), Lower Rainham (1 mile west) and Newington (2 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles south-east), Gravesend (12 miles west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles west) and Minster (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Medway Maritime Hospital (4.5 miles west) and Bayford Court (4.8 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby schools include Leigh Academy Rainham (1.4 miles south-west)
The process
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. While we work, the area stays out of bounds.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Find any old asbestos reports
How to get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
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After we have finished in Upchurch
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
After we have finished:
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Photos help us quote
- Book your plasterer after removal
Avoid these
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Good to know
Worth knowing before you book:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- We need the room cleared
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
Places near Upchurch
What else we do in Upchurch
FAQs for Upchurch
Do you cover Upchurch from London?
We cover Upchurch, about 33 miles from central London.
Do textured ceilings in Upchurch homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Send us the details of the premises.
Responsibilities for owners
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
If you run a business from older premises in Upchurch, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Where asbestos turns up
Most problems come during renovation: sanding, dry scraping or drilling releases fibres.
People normally contact us about one of these:
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings coming down
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings before downlights go in
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Rainham (Kent) station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Before you book anyone
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- If the price includes VAT
Options to consider in Upchurch
Plastering over it is an option, but never sand it first, and it remains in place. Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Why us?
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Domestic and commercial work
- Identify first, remove only when needed
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site