Medway · England
Asbestos removal and surveys in ME1
Found something that might be asbestos in ME1? We cover Rochester Riverside, Peters Village and Borstal and the rest of the district, planned to HSE guidance.
Asbestos help in ME1
Towns and villages in ME1
- Rochester Riverside
- Peters Village
- Borstal
- Burham
- Wouldham
- Scarborough
- Chatham
- Rochester
- Strood
- Chatham Waterfront
- Holborough
- Frindsbury
Our services across ME1
- Asbestos surveys
- Asbestos removal
- Asbestos testing
- Garage roof removal
- Artex removal
- See everything we do
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode for a quote: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Artex removal in ME1: what to expect
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. Typical materials include coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and stipple finishes, and typical jobs are damaged or cracked coatings and structural work through coated ceilings.
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked before the seals come down.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Pricing in ME1
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Why people choose us
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Get a quote
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Local landmarks in Rochester Riverside
Locally, our jobs take us close to St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School, Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf and The Eagle Tavern, among other places. You’ll also find The Paddock (0.8 miles south-east), St Michael the Archangel Church (0.9 miles south-east), Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School (within half a mile north-west) and Fort Pitt Grammar School (0.7 miles south-east). There is a railway station close to the centre of Rochester Riverside: Rochester station. Other landmarks nearby include French Hospital (within half a mile south-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (0.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Rochester Riverside include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Places of worship nearby include Church of St Nicholas (under half a mile west)
- Local facilities include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (under half a mile north-west)
Artex removal in ME1
Textured ceilings turn up in homes across ME1, from Chatham, Rochester and Strood to 3 villages and hamlets. We test first, wherever the property is.
Rochester Riverside: If you’re refurbishing flats near Rochester station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Non-domestic buildings like Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings.
Why people call us in ME1
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, which can make them crumble.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
What we do and do not cover
We are upfront about what’s included:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
Materials we deal with
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Afterwards
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
- Test every different coating
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Give us room sizes
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
DIY and asbestos
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
ME1: your questions answered
How much does Artex removal cost in ME1?
Room sizes, the method and the waste decide, so we quote after testing.
Is my textured ceiling in ME1 asbestos?
Not every coating does: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. Testing a sample is how you find out.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both are options: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will advise room by room.
- 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