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Artex Removal in Afton
Any pre-2000 building in Afton may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Artex removal for Afton
Artex removal for Afton properties
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Afton, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Typical materials include Artex ceilings, coated ceiling roses and stipple finishes, and typical jobs are landlord refurbishments and damaged or cracked coatings.
Rural homes near Afton have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. We only recommend work that is needed.
- Area
- Afton (PO40)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Artex in Afton homes
Afton is about 6 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. We cover Afton as part of the Isle of Wight, whatever the size of the job. Afton is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
A school like All Saints Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. Afton is within about 2 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
For Artex jobs in PO40, just send the postcode and a few photos. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Bay Road, Afton Road and Manor Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Afton. Neighbouring places we cover include Afton Park (1 mile east), Easton (1 mile west), Freshwater (1 mile north-west), Norton Green (1 mile north) and Colwell (1 mile north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Newport (9 miles east), Ryde (15 miles east), Cowes (10 miles north-east), Sandown (15 miles east), Shanklin (15 miles east) and Ventnor (14 miles south-east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so ask early.
For somewhere as remote as Afton, early notice helps us plan the trip.
A little further out are Medina (1.5 miles west) and Yarmouth Castle (2.2 miles north). Within reach you will find Afton Down and Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (0.7 miles north)
How we price Artex removal
When we quote, we look at:
- How much there is
- Travel and parking
- How easy it is to reach
- Waste quantity and disposal
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Photos that help
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A clear close-up
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Where we could park
- Visible markings
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Afton: your questions answered
Is the Artex in my Afton home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do older homes in Afton have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Afton may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will advise for each room.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings do not contain asbestos. A test will tell you.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then ask for advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Afton must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Which option is right?
Testing first can save a lot: a clear result means normal methods. Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
How we work in Afton
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- No removal until we know what it is
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
Materials we deal with
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
How it works
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Let us know where we can park
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
Helpful guides
The scope of Artex removal
What’s in and what’s out:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
Afterwards
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with a consignment note.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Test every different coating
- Empty the rooms in advance
Don’ts
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site