Medway · England
Artex Removal in Upper Halling
Need Artex removal in Upper Halling? We cover Upper Halling and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Loft conversions and extensions
Need Artex removal in Upper Halling?
Your questions about Artex removal in Upper Halling
Do you come out to small villages like Upper Halling?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Do older homes in Upper Halling have asbestos?
If your home in Upper Halling was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you cannot tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
How much does Artex removal cost in Upper Halling?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote after testing.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both work; it depends on the room. We’ll advise for each room.
Do you work in Upper Halling?
Yes. We cover Upper Halling and the surrounding area as part of Medway. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
How artex removal works in Upper Halling
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation, which is why testing first matters in Upper Halling. Whether it’s rented flats before redecoration and structural work through coated ceilings, we cover Artex ceilings, swirl patterns and coated ceiling roses.
In areas like Upper Halling, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- Upper Halling (ME2)
- Region
- Medway
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The scope of Artex removal
A few things to be aware of:
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We need the room cleared
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
Duty holders and landlords in Upper Halling
If you run a business from older premises in Upper Halling, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Towns and villages near Upper Halling
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Why people call us in Upper Halling
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Loft conversions
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings damaged by DIY
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Halling station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- VAT, clearly stated
- The documents you’ll receive
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
Your options compared
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why us?
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Domestic and commercial work
- Records for your files
See how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Step by step
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible and bagged or wrapped. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Ask for a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Looking after things afterwards
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Once we are done:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Send photos of the coatings
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Clear the rooms before the work
Avoid these
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Artex removal around Upper Halling
Upper Halling is about 4 miles south-west of Rochester, in Medway. If your Artex job is in Upper Halling, let us know about access when you get in touch. Upper Halling is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 25 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings like Halling Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. Older homes across Upper Halling may have coatings added during past renovations.
Anywhere in ME2, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include The Street, Browndens Road and Meadow Crescent; we cover every one. Other places close to Upper Halling we cover include Halling (1 mile north-east), Holborough (1 mile south-east), Paddlesworth (1 mile south), Wouldham (1 mile east) and North Halling (1 mile north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Gillingham (7 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (4 miles north-east), Rainham (8 miles east), Strood (4 miles north-east) and Luton (5 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Leybourne Castle (3.1 miles south) and St. Catherine's Hospital (4.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Upper Halling includes Blue Bell Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Schools near Upper Halling include The Holmesdale School (1.8 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Black Boy pub (under half a mile south-west)
Materials, one by one
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
Should you do it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note