Medway · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Wallend, Medway
Artex removal for Wallend: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Walls before tiling
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings before plastering
Artex removal in Wallend
How we work
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces and bagged or wrapped. The work area is kept clear while we are working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking and access
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Get a quote
Each job is priced individually. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Artex removal in Wallend
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Wallend. Typical materials include coated plasterboard, swirl patterns and Artex ceilings, and people usually contact us about rented homes refurbished between tenants and ceilings coming down.
In a village like Wallend, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. We only recommend work that is needed.
- Location
- Wallend (ME3)
- County
- Medway
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials in Wallend
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
How we price Artex removal
The cost depends on:
- The size of the job
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Parking and access charges
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- A photo of the whole area
- Labels, if any
- Approximate dimensions
- Damaged areas
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Towns and villages near Wallend
More for properties in Wallend
Where asbestos turns up
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Landlord refurbishments
- Flaking textured ceilings
A school like St James Church of England Primary Academy should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
Questions to ask before you book
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Suitable insurance for the work
- How fibres will be kept down
- Which laboratory analyses samples
Wallend questions
Do you work near Sheerness-On-Sea station?
Yes, we cover Wallend and the area towards Sheerness-On-Sea station, about 2.6 miles east.
Do textured ceilings in Wallend homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You will get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
You can, if it’s intact: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Can I do it myself?
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.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Looking after things afterwards
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Give us room sizes
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Keep pets out of the work area
What to avoid
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Responsibilities for owners
If you run a business from older premises in Wallend, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Artex removal around Wallend
Wallend is about 5 miles north-west of Minster, in Medway. Wallend has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We work in 68 places in Medway. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Wallend, near Church of St James or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. For rented flats close to Sheerness-On-Sea station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
We cover Artex jobs across the ME3 postcode area and the streets around it. Wallend is on the B2001, which makes it simple to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Grain (1 mile east), Blue Town (2 miles east), Sheerness (3 miles east), Queenborough (3 miles south-east) and Rushenden (3 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Gillingham (8 miles south-west), Chatham (10 miles south-west), Rochester (10 miles south-west), Rainham (8 miles south-west), Strood (10 miles south-west) and Luton (9 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bluetown Heritage Centre (2.3 miles east). Open spaces near Wallend include Bishop Saltings.
- Pubs nearby include The Hogarth Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site