Medway · England
Artex Removal in Walderslade
Artex removal across Walderslade and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Artex removal in Walderslade
Artex removal for Walderslade properties
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation. Whether it’s coatings damaged by leaks and coatings already disturbed, we cover coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard and more.
Homes in places like Walderslade may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so test each different coating. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- Walderslade (ME5)
- County
- Medway
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Good to know
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and doesn’t cover:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- We need the room cleared
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Walderslade questions
How far is Walderslade from London?
Walderslade is about 29 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Can I just skim over it?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it first, and record that it’s there.
Do you cover Walderslade?
Yes. We cover Walderslade and the surrounding area as part of Medway. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not every coating does: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. Testing a sample is how you find out.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You’ll get available dates with the quote.
For businesses and landlords in Walderslade
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.
Which option is right?
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
How we work in Walderslade
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Clear advice on your options
- No removal until we know what it is
Read how we price jobs or published price ranges.
Textured ceilings in Walderslade
Walderslade is about 1 mile south of Chatham, in Medway. For Artex jobs in Walderslade, tell us about parking and access. Walderslade is one of 68 places in Medway where we work. We work right across the region, from Walderslade to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
For a school such as Tunbury Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. If you are refurbishing flats near Chatham station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 8 miles of Walderslade, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
This part of Medway takes in ME5, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. From Farm Road, York Avenue and Walsham Road or a nearby road, we can help. Main roads around Walderslade include the A2045, so mention parking if the property is on one. For properties just outside Walderslade, we cover Blue Bell Hill (1 mile west), Lordswood (1 mile east), Kit's Coty (1 mile south-west), Chatham (1 mile north) and Lidsing (2 miles east). We also cover nearby towns such as Gillingham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (4 miles north-east), Strood (4 miles north-west), Park Wood (3 miles east) and Twydall (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Allington Castle (3 miles south) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north). Open spaces near Walderslade include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Schools near Walderslade include Greenacre Academy (1 mile north) and Walderslade Girls' School (1.2 miles north)
Towns and villages near Walderslade
Also in Walderslade
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Walderslade
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, so they may start to flake.
In older properties, we often see:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings before plastering
- Walls before tiling
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Older homes across Walderslade may have coatings added during past renovations.
Questions to ask before you book
- What isn’t included
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
Step by step
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, and keep the coating damp as we work. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
How to prepare
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Tell us about parking and access
- Find any old asbestos reports
Get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will recommend the right option.
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What happens next
The surface is left ready for making good.
Going forward:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Keep pets away
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
What to avoid
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
- 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
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site