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Artex Removal in Afton Park
Any pre-2000 building in Afton Park may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers Artex removal, with testing first.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Artex removal near Afton Park
DIY and asbestos
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Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Artex removal in Afton Park
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. Typical jobs include rented flats before redecoration and ceilings due for plastering or skimming, including swirl patterns, coated ceiling roses and textured walls.
In a village like Afton Park, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Where
- Afton Park (PO40)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Afton Park
Do you cover small places like Afton Park?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Could my house in Afton Park contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Afton Park?
Yes, Afton Park is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many do not. A test will tell you.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
A closer look at the materials
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Artex removal around Afton Park
Afton Park is about 6 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. In Afton Park, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. Afton Park is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
Older homes across Afton Park may have coatings added during past renovations. The coast is within about 2 miles of Afton Park, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Here we cover the PO40 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. From Manor Road, Newport Road and Southdown Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover include Afton (1 mile west), Easton (1 mile west), Freshwater (1 mile north-west), Norton Green (1 mile north-west) and Colwell (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in 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.
Afton Park is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
Well-known places in the area include Medina (1.6 miles west) and Yarmouth Castle (2.2 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Afton Down and Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion pub (0.7 miles north)
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Afton Park
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
These are some of the things we deal with in Afton Park:
- Loft conversions
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Non-domestic buildings like All Saints Church of England Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Comparing quotes
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What isn’t included
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
What happens next
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, so future work is planned properly.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Each different coating needs testing
- File the test result and waste note
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
Don’ts
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
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The process
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked before the seals come down. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- 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
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Ask for a quote
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.
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Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- Material and condition
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Licensed or non-licensed
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Sending photos
Photos often save us a visit:
- A clear close-up
- Street parking nearby
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
What we do and don’t cover
To be clear about the scope:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- We need the room cleared
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
For businesses and landlords in Afton Park
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Afton Park must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site