Medway · England
Artex Removal in Upper Bush
Looking for Artex removal in Upper Bush? We work across Upper Bush and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings before plastering
Need Artex removal in Upper Bush?
Good to know
A few things to be aware of:
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
About our artex removal in Upper Bush
Planning a renovation in Upper Bush with textured ceilings? Get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. Common materials are textured walls, swirl patterns and coated plasterboard, and people normally contact us about coatings damaged by leaks and coatings already disturbed.
In places like Upper Bush, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Where
- Upper Bush (ME2)
- County
- Medway
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
What drives the price:
- How many samples are needed
- Parking and access charges
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The type of material and its condition
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Helping us quote
Photo tips:
- Labels, if any
- A photo of the whole area
- A rough size or measurement
- The parking area
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Artex in Upper Bush homes
Upper Bush is about 3 miles west of Rochester, in Medway. Upper Bush is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Upper Bush is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. Our area stretches from Upper Bush to London (about 24 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Upper Bush, near Church of St Michael and All Angels or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. A school like Cuxton Community Infant School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the ME2 postcode area. For properties just outside Upper Bush, we cover Lower Bush (1 mile north-east), Cuxton (1 mile east), North Halling (1 mile south-east), Halling (2 miles south) and Cobham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (3 miles east), Rainham (8 miles east), Luton (4 miles east) and Park Wood (7 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Rochester Castle (3 miles east) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.1 miles east). Open spaces near Upper Bush include Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include Strood Academy (2 miles north-east)
How we work
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked before the seals come down. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Let us know where we can park
Getting a price
Send us the address in Upper Bush, a description and some photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Related guides
Options to consider in Upper Bush
A test before removal can save money: a clear result means normal methods. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why people choose us
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Materials, one by one
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you run a business from older premises in Upper Bush, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Common questions in Upper Bush
Do you come out to small villages like Upper Bush?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you work near Cuxton station?
Yes. Cuxton station is about 1.2 miles east of Upper Bush, and we cover both.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both are options: the right choice depends on the room. We will recommend one for each room.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. Often you can stay in other rooms.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
Towns and villages near Upper Bush
Typical Artex jobs in Upper Bush
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights releases fibres.
In older properties, we often see:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Walls before tiling
If you are refurbishing flats near Cuxton station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Before you book anyone
- Which areas and materials are covered
- How fibres will be kept down
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
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, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note