Medway · England
Artex Removal in Upper Upnor
Artex removal in Upper Upnor: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Artex removal near Upper Upnor
Artex removal near Upper Upnor
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. We often deal with swirl patterns, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses, and people generally contact us about ceilings before downlights go in and landlord refurbishments.
In places like Upper Upnor, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Location
- Upper Upnor (ME2)
- Area hub
- Medway
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in Upper Upnor
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Ceilings before skimming
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Textured walls before a refit
- Loft conversions and extensions
In older homes in Upper Upnor, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Comparing quotes
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- What is not included
Common questions in Upper Upnor
Do textured ceilings in Upper Upnor homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you cover Upper Upnor from London?
Upper Upnor is about 27 miles from central London, well within our area.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it first, and record that it’s there.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
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What we do and don’t cover
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- 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
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
DIY and asbestos
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
What it might be made of
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
What it costs
What drives the price:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- How much there is
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- What the material is and its state
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- An overall view
- How we’d reach it
- Where we could park
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Artex removal around Upper Upnor
Upper Upnor is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. Upper Upnor is within our Medway area, for Artex jobs of every size. We cover 68 places across Medway. We work right across the region, from Upper Upnor to Canterbury (about 26 miles away).
For a school such as Wainscott Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. If you are refurbishing flats near Strood station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Here we cover the ME2 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Whether your property is on High Street, Upnor Road and Castle Street or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover include Lower Upnor (1 mile north-east), Wainscott (1 mile north-west), Chattenden (1 mile north), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east) and Cooling Street (3 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Chatham (3 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Luton (3 miles south), Park Wood (5 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.6 miles south) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Schools near Upper Upnor include Waterfront UTC (1.3 miles south-east) and Waterfront University Technical College (1.3 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Kings Arms (under half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.4 miles south)
How we work
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked before the seals come down. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Ask for a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
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After we’ve finished in Upper Upnor
The surface is left ready for making good.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Photos help us quote
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Give us room sizes
Avoid these
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site