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Asbestos Artex Removal in Appley, Isle of Wight
Artex removal across Appley, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Ceilings coming down
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Artex removal for Appley
Artex removal near Appley
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. Whether it’s damaged or cracked coatings and ceilings before downlights go in, we cover textured walls, stipple finishes and swirl patterns.
In places like Appley, textured ceilings are a common renovation find. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Location
- Appley (PO33, PO34)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Good to know
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We need the room cleared
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
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Appley questions
Do textured ceilings in Appley homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you cover Appley from London?
We cover Appley, about 70 miles from central London.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we will arrange to see it.
How we work
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing, so there is no confusion.
- 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
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Getting a price
Each job is priced individually. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
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Looking after things afterwards
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
A few practical points:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Give us room sizes
- Send photos of the coatings
- Clear the rooms before the work
Things not to do
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Prices and what affects them
Our quotes take into account:
- Parking and access charges
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How easy it is to reach
- What the material is and its state
Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Visible markings
- The parking area
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Artex in Appley homes
Appley is about 1 mile east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Anywhere in Appley, just send the postcode. We cover 125 places across the Isle of Wight. We work right across the region, from Appley to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Appley, near St John's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Non-domestic buildings like Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. The coast is within about a mile of Appley, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of PO33 and PO34 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Park Road, Rink Road and Hope Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. With the A3055 close by, Appley is easy for us to reach. If your property is just outside Appley, we also cover Elmfield (1 mile south-west), Puckpool (1 mile east), Oakfield (1 mile south-west), Ryde (1 mile west) and Westridge (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also work in Newport (7 miles west), Cowes (7 miles west), Sandown (5 miles south), Shanklin (7 miles south), Ventnor (9 miles south) and East Cowes (6 miles west). If the property is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Appley is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
Other landmarks nearby include Gosport War Memorial Hospital (4.7 miles north) and Southsea Castle (4.4 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Brading Down and Alan Hersey Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Ryde School with Upper Chine (1 mile west) and Ryde Academy (1.3 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Appley Manor Hotel (under half a mile east)
What we deal with in Appley
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
Typical jobs in Appley include:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings scraped during DIY
For rented flats close to Ryde St Johns Road station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Before you book anyone
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Which areas and materials are covered
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- What category of work it is
Doing it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Choosing the right option
Test, leave, cover or remove? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is typically best. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
How we work in Appley
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Accredited laboratory results
Take a look at how we price jobs or our cost guide.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site